Project Manager - Mission Planning

Job Description

Job Description

Want to run software projects from kickoff to close for clients who cannot miss a date? DS2 is hiring a Project Manager to lead delivery teams, keep scope and schedule honest, and be the person the client calls when they need a clear answer. You will plan the work, keep the team moving, and surface problems early enough to fix them. This program will be for USSOCOM in developing the next generation mission planning systems and working with clients from AFSOC and SOAR. If you like owning the plan, the execution, and the relationship, we want to talk.

Who is DS2?

DS2 provides full life-cycle software engineering services to DoW, federal, and commercial clients. We are committed to teamwork, a clear focus on the customer, and a belief that hiring talented individuals is essential to achieving our vision of being "Engineered to Exceed Expectations".

Every day, DS2 teams meet client needs through problem-solving, teamwork, and technology-driven solutions. You can expect to work with committed engineers in an environment were working hard matters and playing hard does too.

Responsibilities — What you'll do:

• Lead assigned software projects from initiation through close, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Build the plan: milestones, resource needs, and a timeline the team and the client can run against.
• Guide developers and cross-functional partners, including people outside your direct line, to hit the deliverable.
• Track progress, report status, and put issues and options in front of stakeholders before they become surprises.
• Manage change so scope, cost, and schedule stay aligned with what was agreed.
• Own quality and customer satisfaction for the work you run, and keep the client delighted.

Required Qualifications — We need someone who:

• Has a bachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline.
• Has 10+ years of project management experience, including software delivery.
• Has run Agile projects and can plan and execute across resources, scope, schedule, cost, and change.
• Can brief clients and internal leadership clearly and follow through on commitments.
• Can manage risk and explain the impact on cost, schedule, and contingency.
• Is a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a security clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications — Bonus points if you:

• Hold a PMP or equivalent delivery or project management certification.
• Has hands-on experience with Scrum, SAFe, or product management of agile software projects.
• Has managed software projects for DoW or federal clients.
• Has experience with US Air Force or US Army aviation.
• Experience with mission planning systems for aviation like ForeFlight, JMPS, PFPS, NYX, or XPlan.
• Experience with TAK products like ATAK.

Salary Range

$115,000—$140,000 USD

Benefits — What we do for you:

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work options
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, including STD, LTD, and AD&D
• Generous paid time off, floating holidays, and standard holidays
• 401K savings plan with company-matching contributions up to 4%
• Educational and growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment
  • Certification reimbursement + bonuses and Learning Platform Subscriptions
  • Catered tech talk lunches on topics picked by you and your teammates
• Sponsored community and volunteer events, giving back to our community
• Monthly office social events; game night, cook outs and office parties

Standard HR Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.