Project Manager

Requisition ID: 1100HD5

Description

TS/SCI Project Manager with System Planning experience needed for AF CITS Program at Lackland AFB, Texas

Job Description:

Provide technical support in the planning, testing, development, implementation, enhancement, transition, management and operations of new AFNetOps initiatives. Support the customer to integrate these systems into existing architecture.
Maintain a current status of program plan milestones and historical records for new initiatives.
Identify logistics, manning and equipment resources required in standing up new mission areas.
Support NetD exercise support planning.
Attend technical meetings to assist in the planning, testing, development, and transition towards the implementation of newer and more advanced versions of AF Network Operations tools and architecture.
Position requires candidate to brief Government on planning actions and the associated mission impact on the requirements.

A successful candidate must have:

at least 3 years experience in the following UNIX functions: general Unix operating system file locations; maneuvering through Unix-based directory file structures; use of a Unix-based editor (vi, tedi, emacs, elm, EDT, EVE, etc); and generic Unix operating system file locations; changing file mode and privileges; how to access, reference, and print Unix-based help on-line.
Shall have at least 5 years experience using Microsoft Office software applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Shall have at least 5 years operations and maintenance experience with Intel-based computers using Microsoft based operating systems.
Shall have at least 5 years operations and maintenance experience with one or more of the IDS/IPS systems currently in use by the Department of Defense (DoD) (i.e., Air Force, Army, DISA) or Federal Government and at least five (5) years experience in the following areas: IP addressing and domain name service; network components; TCP/UDP, FTP, SMTP, and HTTP; and the network OSI model.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Must obtain appropriate DoD 8570.01-M certification(s) for position.

Essential Job Functions

Creates and implements complex project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for a large sized or multiple projects of high complexity. Determines need for and impact of changes in scope of project and makes and implements recommendations based on determinations. Gains concurrence, approval, and consensus from stakeholders regarding the various project aspects, adjusts accordingly.
Identifies appropriate resources and staffs projects. Organizes project team(s) members to ensure communication and understanding of deadlines, assignments and objectives. Acts as the point of contact with client project management. Identifies, when and as appropriate, staffing changes or needs as project progresses.
Manages costs, schedules and quality by overseeing project deliverables. Ensures schedule and budget are met. Identifies need for change, determines course of action and revises as appropriate. May act outside of established policies as necessary.
Oversees the ongoing review of project(s) status; identifies risks. Develops, recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions and implements as appropriate.
Works in conjunctions with team members and stakeholders to anticipate and manage changes to projects, such as but not limited to, technical requirements, business requirements and schedule. Determines when additional resources are needed and implements same. Identifies or gathers information regarding possible solutions that may create additional, different or unique project objectives or results.
Manages client project management, company management and project team expectations for agreed upon project performance by obtaining and providing project metrics. Identifies, recommends and implements changes or alternate paths based upon performance and metrics.
Develops and makes presentations that could lead to expanded business opportunities. Participates in proposal efforts and sales calls to enhance opportunities for future business deals with client.
Manages client expectations and balances the needs of company and client to ensure satisfaction for relevant parties.
Selects and hires employees. Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions. Motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.
Prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval. Monitors spending for adherence to budget, recommends variances as necessary.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, engineering or related field preferred
Eight or more years of project planning/management experience
Experience working with project management methodology such as Catalyst including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices
Experience working with productivity and methodology tools that increase project efficiency and effectiveness
Experience working with administrative processes
Experience working with client vision, business objectives, and critical success factors
Experience working with delivery assurance principles and appropriate procedures relevant to area
Experience working with techniques and approaches related to the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases

Other Qualifications

Strong organizational skills
Strong creative, analytical and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients
Strong communication skills
Skilled in estimating and common project management desktop tools
Good human relations skills to select, develop, mentor, discipline and reward employees
Good leadership and negotiation skills to manage project and develop new business
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks
Ability to manage large or multiple projects with changing priorities
Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
Willingness to travel

CSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V