Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Project Manager will assist the Program Manager with contract execution, delivery, and communication between Cayuse and the Client. This role assists in all technical, administrative, and managerial aspects of the project to ensure that contract requirements are met or exceeded, that risks are proactively managed, and that all deliverables are submitted on schedule and to the highest quality standards.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform project management duties consistent with the Project Management labor category and required Project Management Certification.
• Support project execution activities in a mission environment.
• Support coordination of tasks, schedules, and deliverables across program stakeholders.
• Responsible for providing a Gantt chart, milestones, and updated project status within 5 business days of the client’s request. No more than 2 late reports in a 12-month period.
• Augment and support mission support functions in the areas of course management support, faculty development, planning, project management, administrative support, facility management, cyber range systems, communications and information technology systems, audio visual (AV) systems in unclassified and classified environments.
• Provide curriculum, information systems, Training Mission Simulator (TMS), and facilities project management documentation, to include milestones, timelines, and funding requirements, for design, development, revision, and administration of 39 IOS training.
• Identify requirements in the 39 IOS requirements management system.
• Identify requirements in the 39 IOS requirements management system.
• Provide project management to those requirements by undertaking a unique project service or result.
• Provide facility management as directed by the client, including but not limited to facility maintenance, facility drawings, uninterruptible power supplies, generators, etc.
• Provide warehouse management and perform as a shipping and receiving point of contact
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Project Manager Journeyman:
  • Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent experience.
  • Project Management Professional or Agile Cert desired.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • 3-5 years’ project management experience and duties, preferably related to information operations, cyberspace operations, or information technology.
• Project Manager Senior:
  • Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent experience.
  • Project Management Professional or Agile Cert desired.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • 6-10 years’ project management experience and duties, preferably related to information operations, cyberspace operations, or information technology.
  • Proven Experience supervising direct reports. This skill level typically performs all functional duties independently and independently and may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• Project Manager SME:
  • Master’s degree or Higher or approved equivalent experience.
  • Project Management Professional or Agile Cert desired.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • 12+ years’ project management experience and duties, preferably related to information operations, cyberspace operations, or information technology.
  • Proven experience supervising direct and indirect reports. Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Managing Director

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• May include work in classified environments, requiring adherence to strict security protocols and protective measures.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.