Project Manager I (Aerospace)

Location: Dayton, Ohio, United States; hybrid schedule with four days per week in the office; international travel of up to 25%.

Company

Develops and integrates manned and unmanned aircraft, C4ISR systems, and aerospace and national security technologies, including next-generation airborne command-and-control systems.

What you will do

• Manage projects from initiation and design through execution, delivery, release, and closeout.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and performance indicators.
• Identify project resources and coordinate their allocation.
• Interface with internal and external customers and field-based employees on technical matters.
• Manage simpler projects, including studies, small task orders, research and development, level-of-effort, services-only, spares, and projects with minimal deliverables.
• Track milestones and budgets, prepare status reports, adapt to changes, and serve as a Control Account Manager on larger programs when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for the degree, with at least six years of related experience required without a degree. A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• At least two years of project management and/or related technical experience, excluding internships.
• Demonstrated experience managing a project.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, organizational, scheduling, and problem-solving skills.
• SNC Control Account Manager Certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and travel as required.

Nice to have

• Project Management Professional certification.
• Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management or a similar tool.
• Experience developing budgets and managing projects against them.
• Experience managing project scope and scope creep during execution.
• Experience with resource planning and management during execution.
• Experience with risk management planning and documentation.
• Familiarity with government contracting and regulations.
• Experience traveling internationally and working onsite with suppliers or subcontractors.
• Active U.S. passport or ability to obtain one for international travel.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment balancing office and remote work, with four office days per week.
• Annual performance-based incentive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Collaborative, mission-focused environment centered on aerospace, national security, innovation, and execution.