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SMX is seeking a Project Manager to join the integrated program management office (PMO) and support the Mission Solutions Group portfolio of programs. This position is responsible for the management and direction of the day-to-day operations of contract cost, schedule, and performance execution for Maritime Operations.  The ideal candidate will provide leadership to the program team on staffing, training, administrative oversight, operations management, workforce management, budgets, sub-contracting, and property management.  The position requires periodic travel to customer-designated work sites.

This position requires a DoD TS/SCI clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Allocates appropriate resources to ensure projects are completed within given time and budget
• Utilizes corporate QMS processes to track program/project schedule and cost
• Reports status, develops program/project-related documentation, implements lessons learned and updates and maintains production and quality metrics for assigned program and projects
• Supports the Global DefenseBusiness Unit with business development activities to include new market capture opportunities and proposal development
• Identifies and supports the capture of additional workshare within current contracts
• Identifies and shapes prime and subcontract opportunities for SMX with customers in current and emerging markets
• Conducts operational planning, execution and evaluation of a multi-faceted program that requires collaboration with customers to identify new project opportunities
• Orchestrates/develops operational data calls, report outs, and performance products as required to support and bolster SMX posture for current and future business
• Ensures that contract service, quality, and performance requirements are met and compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) is maintained
• Advises of any contractual issues that may result in Contracting Office action and of any anticipated or proposed adverse personnel actions
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the Government's program managers, Contracting Officers (CO), CO Representatives (COR), and Alternate CORs in support of the Program
• Works cooperatively with PMO leadership to develop short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures in accordance with contract parameters
• Works with human resources and talent acquisition to manage and oversee the recruitment, hiring, retention and development, training, and compensation of employees to assure compliance with contract requirements and HR policies

Required Skills/Experience

• TS/SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related discipline OR Relevant experience can be substituted for a degree
• Previous experience in C6ISR operations, preferably in a leadership role
• Previous experience in managing Maritime Operations and port logistics, preferably in a leadership role
• Able to communicate objectives and requirements effectively to military and civilian personnel
• Experience interacting with and briefing senior government and industry acquisition leaders on topics related to programmatic, technology and financial status
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives
• Budget management and execution experience
• Business development and technical proposal writing skills
• Previous experience supporting large contracts leading complex development, production, fielding of platforms, and/or support initiatives with technical objectives
• Skilled coordinator of many different organizations and entities operating on a constantly daily updating schedule
• Customer focused
• Capacity to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to change

Desired Skills/Experience

• 10+ years of management/supervision experience in aviation/maritime-related operations, logistics, or engineering fields/programs
• Current Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional, Program Management Professional (PMP) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Program Management certification, or ability to complete PMP requirements within 6 months of onboarding
• Experience with SOF operations preferred

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