JOB SUMMARY
This is a 412 Test Wing project management position capable of performing duties independently to assist in the management of numerous Research Development Test & Evaluation projects for fighter aircraft. These projects are in a variety of Project Management phases ranging from planning and provisioning to analysis, and reporting.
Provides knowledge and experience in acquisition Project Management and general organizational workflow (philosophy, policies, and procedures) to procurement activities, project/program management tasks, acquisition programs and organizational activities. Support will not include counseling, mentoring, judgmental/discretionary decisions, or other activities related to supervision of Government personnel.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The qualified candidate will be familiar with the technical aspects of weapons integration and flight test disciplines and processes to include:
- Knowledge and/or academic understanding of DoD and Air Force system, subsystem, and equipment acquisition; and/or program management procedures pertinent to either development, procurement, production, logistics support, and/or techniques for employment for the system being acquired.
- Perform program management functions to include coordinating tasks associated with engineering, program control, configuration management, test, manufacturing and quality assurance, and integrated logistics support.
- Develop, analyze, and report on acquisition strategy methodologies, their progress, and mitigation strategies to attain/sustain desired performance.
- Schedule, guide, and coordinate participation to establish military, economic, and technical bases for acquisition programs in conceptual phases and throughout the validation, engineering and manufacturing, production, and deployment phases of an acquisition life cycle.
- Perform tasks daily that require prioritization, research, and analysis whose objectives may or may not be clearly communicated, understood by the requestor or readily available.
- Perform tasks that have variables as well as programmatic risks that may require investigation, analysis, creation of what if scenarios and/or consultations with system matter experts (SME) to determine best course of action.
- Capacity and capability to perform, guide, direct, and oversee tasks that are performed in a multiple customer/multiple project work environment with both independent and team activities that have critical time constraints, often congressional oversight, and real-world security and safety ramifications for both the US and foreign nations.
WHY WORK FOR GMRE?
GMRE is a small veteran owned company who cares about each employee. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, paid time off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE is a trusted and reliable partner with our government and industry customers, known for performance and integrity, and focused on providing competent and cost-effective capabilities to our clients. GMRE has a deep commitment to our core values about our work, family, achievements, and community.
GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.