Project Manager Launch Systems IPT

Canvas is currently seeking a Project Management Support Specialist to join our Launch Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) and provide support to our Air Force customer at Hill Air Force Base Utah .

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Provide task management support to the ICBM Combined Test Force (CTF) Lead Developmental Test & Evaluation Organization (LDTO) in developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) activities for AF Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) missile systems.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan test analyze and report through multiple program acquisition phases.
• Support the Sentinel program developmental test effort to assess performance against stated program requirements.
• Maintain cognizance of all assigned team engineering activities.

• Recommend and implement process improvements.

• Assist in planning and coordinating test activities.
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings note taking and preparing documents.
• Track test activity progress and update project management tools with current information. Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure all tasks are on-track and completed on time.
• Research and compare locations cost and capabilities for test facilities.
• Assist in the preparation of test documents and presentations.
• Maintain test activity files and ensure all necessary documentation is kept up-to-date.
• Ensures appropriate project management controls are established and effectively used by the team.
• Analyze organize and prioritize work requirements to meet multiple deadlines while working in a fast tempo environment.
• Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission including the ability to work effectively alone unsupervised or within a group.
• Acts as Support Agreement Manager
• Understand and adhere to safety and security requirements.

Qualifications

Required knowledge skills and education:

• Must possess (or be able to obtain) an active and transferrable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance.
• Experience in executing project management administration.
• Must be willing and able to work on-site in a classified environment.
• A Bachelors degree in related field and at least 2 years experience some of which include portions of duties included herein. At least six years direct work experience or four years direct experience and an Associates degree can be substituted for a Bachelor degree.
• Work is timely efficient and of acceptable quality; completed work must meet project/program objectives.
• Personal and organizational interactions exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork enhance customer relations and actively promote rapport with customers.
• Verbal and written communications are clear concise and at appropriate level.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work within established timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or within a group.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
• Experience with unit project management software (e.g. Jira Confluence SharePoint etc) highly desired.
• Experience in working with AFNWC organizations designated test organizations and/or prime contractors is highly desired.
• Familiarity with test and evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies is highly desired.

Required Experience:

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