Assistant Project Manager

Job TitleSalary StatementJob DescriptionThe Department of Defense (DoD) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) plays a critical role in support of the warfighter. TRMC ensures that DoD components have the appropriate test and evaluation (T&E) infrastructure required to research, develop, field, and maintain military systems. Recently, the United States has accelerated its efforts to develop air vehicles that travel at hypersonic speeds (greater than Mach 5 or approximately 3,000 miles per hour). To enable these systems, the TRMC has funded several major projects and has established a project management team to modernize hypersonic test infrastructure. The duties described in this job description are critical to enable the project management team to oversee the execution of these projects. This is a newly established effort and as a founding member, the ideal candidate would be excited to play a significant role in creating the team that enables program success.DutiesUnder the guidance and direction of the Project Manager (PM) and Lead Systems Engineer (LSE), the Project Analyst will:Working in a team of discipline engineers (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, system safety) and project managers (PM, financial, contracts, project controls) to achieve positive project outcomesPerform Project Management tasks:Maintaining complete awareness of project status and risks and ensuring that issues and challenges are anticipated, escalated, and effectively communicated to the Project Manager as necessaryContributing to the project office knowledge management repository to document lessons learned, insights, and best practicesAssisting with planning for project technical and milestone reviews, including the development of entry and exit criteriaCommunicating effectively with stakeholders and leadershipEvaluating contractor deliverables for accuracy and completenessPreparing, collating, and disseminating briefings and summary reports for the Project Lead and the Government COR and PMO for decision-makingPreparing, collating, and disseminating meeting minutes for all project meetingsGenerating and maintaining processes and procedures for evaluating and monitoring technical performance with collaboration and input from project engineering staffPreparing, collating, and disseminating monthly status reports for each projectAssisting the Financial Manager with the documentation and dissemination of spend plans, the obligation, allocation and distribution of funds, and the tracking of costsContributing to the long-term planning for the project officeGenerating and maintaining processes and procedures for evaluating and monitoring technical performance with collaboration and input from project engineering staffContributing to the drafting of the Statement of Work (SOW), Test Capability Requirements Document (TCRD), Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), and other management documentsParticipating in technical design reviews and meetings, such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), etc.Attending and participating in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and other management review meetingsFollowing administrative and sensitive data protection guidelinesAdhering to DoD/TRMC records management requirementsOther duties as assignedRequirementsBachelor's Degree and 8+ years of professional experience associated with project management, knowledge/data management, systems engineering, or similarDemonstrated knowledge and skills with elements of project management (Cost, Schedule, Performance, etc.)Experience as part of a multi-disciplinary project management teamExperience supporting DoD projectsFamiliarity with project life cycle stages for technical projects (technology maturation and risk reduction, engineering design, manufacturing & construction, testing & commissioning, operations & sustainment)Demonstrated experience collecting, organizing, examining, and interpreting data to support performance management, problem solution, analysis of alternatives, and decision-makingExperience developing, monitoring, improving organizational, procedural, and operational systems for effectiveness, efficiency, and conformance to established guidelinesExperience participating in Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management including planning, identification, analysis, control, and monitoringDemonstrated experience maintaining strong relationships with customers and contractorsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with experience writing technical reports and briefingsFamiliarity with the structure of the U.S. DoD and Military ServicesProficiency using Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, OneNote, SharePoint, TeamsA strong desire to learn and problem-solveOrganized, detail-orientated, and able to multi-taskSelf-driven and able to work with limited direct supervisionCurrently hold an active secret security clearanceDesired SkillsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent.As a multi-disciplinary team-member, having one or more of the following knowledge areas or skillsets:Demonstrated knowledge and experience with NARA and DoD Records Management policy and proceduresFAR knowledge and experience with Government contracting. Previous contract specialist or similarFinance Management of contracts/projectsSystems Engineering processes in the execution, or oversight of projects such as:Requirements ManagementRisk ManagementTechnical AssessmentConfiguration ManagementStakeholder Requirements Definition (operational requirements / CONOPS)Requirements Analysis (development, decomposition, traceability)Verification & ValidationFamiliarity with DoD acquisition cybersecurity requirementsExperience writing statements of work, mission objectives, and performance-based requirementsExperience writing and/or reviewing planning documents such as Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract deliverables, contract data, baselines, and technical documents such as the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) / commissioning plan, Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), Program Protection Plan (PPP), and othersExperience as a SETA team member evaluating the performance of Government contractorsExperience or familiarity with DoD acquisition program Test and Evaluation (T&E), test ranges, ground testing, hypersonic wind tunnels, or other T&E infrastructureInterest in learning about hypersonic test and evaluation concepts and infrastructureTop Secret eligibilityClearance InformationSRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITYTravel RequirementsTravel approximately 20% of the year (~10 non-consecutive weeks) to performer worksites and offices to observe design, construction, commissioning, and operations activities, and participate in reviews and meetingsAbout UsScientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.EEOScientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for