Project Manager

Project ManagerProject ManagerJob Location: Huntsville, AlabamaJob Status: Full-timeClearance: Ability to Obtain SecretCertification: NATravel: ~15%Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager for the RTC Test and Engineering Services (RTES) Contract supporting the Army Division.Required Qualifications / SkillsMust possess a Bachelor's Degree in a technical, science or business discipline from an accredited* college/university and 6 years of experience in one of the following areas, as related to the respective job required: Communication, Logistics, Operations, Finance, Personnel/Human Resource Management, Program Management, Process Improvement, Safety, Security, and Environmental specialties; or an Associate's Degree and 8 years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area; or 10 years of experience performing the job duties in the assigned specialty area; or 10 years of military training in the assigned specialty area, or a combination thereof. Additional specialization requirements: Program Analyst – 4 years of the required experience must include experience coordinating projects; collecting data, reviewing technical documents compiling statistics and data for projects; writing narratives, managing the execution of inspection programs, creating, monitoring, and maintaining audit files for program compliance.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance. (Must be a U.S. Citizen.)Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.Must have a valid driver's license.Preferred Qualifications / SkillsMust be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events.Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once.Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering instructions.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).ResponsibilitiesManage Cost, Schedule, Performance, Risks, and Issues on behalf of RTC and for the benefit of RTC's customers throughout the lifecycle of a project – Initiation, Planning, Execution, Reporting, and Retirement.Collaborate with teammates and customers to develop accurate scopes for new projects.Collaborate with Program Operations Lead and other teammates to develop accurate cost estimates.Maintain constant communication with customers about existing and future project needs.Maintain constant communication with the TM/FTS team about changes to existing project schedule or requirements, project funding or potential new projects.Develop and maintain schedules, organization charts, quad charts, and funds management tools.Develop a Work Breakdown Structure to support the accurate tracking of labor, materials, and travel related expenses, including multiple funding sources.Have the ability to learn rules that apply to different types of government funding. Learn and use RTC specific software.Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. (Highly proficient with Excel.)Provide regular project updates to customers via text, e-mail, phone calls, online and in-person meetings.Be flexible to take on other unique responsibilities as needed to ensure the smooth execution of missions.