Project Manager

Job#: 3032172 Job Description: Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. Position: Mid-Level IT Project Manager Location: 15 Falcon Parkway Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO, United States 80912 Clearance Level: Secret Type: W2 contract, paid hourly. No C2C, 1099, or third-party submissions will be accepted. Only direct W-2 candidates will be considered. Pay Rate Range: W2 $48.08 - $65.31 hourly Job Description: Join our team and play a key role in the future of missile defense! We are seeking a diverse pool of skilled technical professionals to support the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization. The MDSEA organization is part of Amentum's Missile Defense Division that directly supports the Missile Defense Agency. As a hands-on contributor, your work will be instrumental in developing and sustaining the systems that ensure the efficient, sustainable, and secure operation of our nation's advanced space-based sensing capabilities. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment. We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and results-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment. If you are a self-starter who excels at solving technical challenges and possesses a strong desire to contribute to the success of our mission, we want to hear from you. We are looking for a natural problem-solver with exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills who is eager to learn, contribute, and collaborate within a technical team. If you are passionate about leveraging your technical expertise to enhance our nation's security, consider this position. The Mid-Level Project Manager supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract directly supporting the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) team. The candidate is responsible for planning, executing, and closing IT projects within defined scope, budget, and timeline. This role requires strong self-direction, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage project teams and stakeholders and delivered to meet or exceed expectations. Key Responsibilities Project Planning and Initiation: - Create and maintain project documentation and plans, to include project timelines, resource allocations, and budgets. - Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges. - Establish project governance and communication protocols. Project Execution and Monitoring: - Agile Transformation: Guide and support the team in its adoption of Agile methodologies, facilitating a smooth transition and fostering an Agile mindset. - Lead and manage project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback. - Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication and action items. - Monitor project progress and performance against plan, identifying and addressing deviations. - Create, manage, and update detailed project schedules. - Track project budget and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines. - Manage project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans. - Utilize project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to effectively manage projects. Stakeholder Management: - Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders on a regular basis. - Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals. - Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization. - Partner with matrix d resources to deliver results according to customer expectations and manage resources between functional teams to support shared resource needs. Project Closure and Evaluation: - Ensure project deliverables are completed and meet quality standards. - Conduct project closure activities, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder sign-off. - Evaluate project performance and identify lessons learned for future projects. - Prepare and present project reports to management. Other Responsibilities: - Financial Management: Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to project execution and serve as a Cost Account Manager (CAM). - Mentor and coach teams on project management principles and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team empowerment. The successful candidate will: - Demonstrate strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools. - Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance and direction. - Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Successfully communicate with stakeholders at all levels. - Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve project issues. - Embody excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Basic Requirements: - Must have 7, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience - May be reduced with completion of advanced education - Must have 5, or more, years of direct experience in project life cycle management in a dynamic environment, managing multiple projects concurrently. - Must have experience creating, managing, and updating detailed schedules. - Comfortable interacting with various levels of internal and external customers, including senior leadership and government partners. - Must have experience leading project planning. - Must have experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks. - Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance Desired Requirements: - Have a PMP certification - Have experience in IT project management - Have Earned Value Management and Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience - Have experience managing resources between functional teams while supporting shared resource needs. - Have an understanding of Agile Methodologies. Apex Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic infor