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Astrion

Project Manager

Astrion Okaloosa County, Florida, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 5,001-10,000 employees

Oct 19
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Project Manager will support the Air Force SEEK EAGLE program by managing budgets, schedules, and resources for weapon and store compatibility analyses. They will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure mission objectives and certification requirements are met.

What they look for

Project management Budget management Schedule management Resource management Weapon systems Aircraft systems Analytical skills Organizational skills Problem solving Interpersonal skills Written communication Oral communication DoD programs Engineering practices Stakeholder management Technical advisory

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience with an Associate's degree or 6 years of directly relevant experience, along with an active Secret Security Clearance. Proficiency in AF aircraft and weapon systems, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills are required.

Full description

Overview

PROJECT MANAGER

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-Time CLEARANCE: Secret

CERTIFICATION: PMP is desired

TRAVEL: 10-20%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a PROJECT MANAGER located at EGLIN AFB, FL.

The Project Manager shall support the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Evaluation of Compatibility and Technical Advisory process by collaborating with external customers and internal stakeholders to accomplish weapon/store compatibility analyses and flight recommendation. This will include the management of budget, schedule, and resources as well as communication with internal and external stakeholders in the SEEK EAGLE process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • 10 years experience with Associate’s degree
  • 6 years of directly relevant experience
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Knowledge/Experience of/with AF Aircraft and Weapon Systems
  • Project Management background/experience
  • Advanced thinking and problem solving ability
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Very good attention to detail and a candidate who takes ownership and pride in all work
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently, as well as with a team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • 7 years with Bachelor’s degree or 3 years with Master’s degree in a relatable field
  • 10+ years of directly relevant experience
  • PMP or other certification
  • Familiarity with engineering practices and processes
  • Experience interacting with external customers/stakeholders for DoD programs
  • Aircrew or maintenance experience with the F-35 aircraft
  • Familiarity with aircraft delivered weapons and their components

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The work performed will be in direct support to the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Program.
  • The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills accustomed to disciplined software development and analysis processes. This position will require collaborative work as part of a larger team.
  • Must be able to work directly with contractor and Government personnel in a mixed badge environment to accomplish the Air Force SEEK EAGLE mission.
  • Participate in airborne weapon systems development, integration, test, and/or evaluation
  • Effectively communicate/brief internal and external SEEK EAGLE stakeholders
  • Manage budget, schedule, and resources to accomplish SEEK EAGLE mission objectives and store certification analyses within established constraints
  • Assist in the estimation process for future store certification efforts
  • Collaborate with other SEEK EAGLE Project Managers and Government personnel to improve SEEK EAGLE processes
  • Travel is expected to be between 10% and 20%

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