Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Qinetiq US is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide senior level program and project management support to the office of the USD(R&E) Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Mission Capabilities (MC). Specifically, this position will provide direct support to the SES III level Principal Deputy (PD) for the PDASD for MC by providing advice and council on both internal and external issues of relevance to the organization, specifically the FYDP budget and Congressional budget exhibits. This position will provide senior level guidance and action officer support to the PD by developing and maintaining work products that support management decision making, strategy development, initiative definition, action tracking and monitoring, meeting and workshop planning and execution, and international engagements. The candidate must be skilled at interfacing, communicating, collaborating with government personnel ranging from action officer to senior leader levels, including both civilian and military government employees. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the PD and provide oversight and recommendations on ASD MC projects and initiatives and how they integrate within the larger R&E organization.
• Anticipate, monitor, and proactively engage with other R&E personnel on behalf of the PD on key projects and initiatives that require additional attention and support.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and action officer to provide actionable advice to senior officials within R&E; support the coordination and collaboration within the PDASD for MC and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in communicating sensitive messages with both tact and actionable impact (e.g., written and verbal) such as reports, PowerPoint presentations, position papers, etc.
• Work behind the scenes to assist in defining work requirements and project plans and help determine how senior leaders need to engage to support the success of applicable projects and initiatives.
• Serve as the de facto project lead for longer term engagements and associated special projects.
• Review and develop Congressional budget exhibits as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years’ experience
• TS clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a SCI clearance #qinetiqClearedJob
• DoD or Intel experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance preferred
• Experience in project management, operational management, strategy development and planning, communication, executive decision support.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects and tasks and deliver high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to assess urgent work assignments, and quickly determine optimal courses of action.
• Experience in Office of the Secretary of Defense, specifically the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Joint or DoD staffs, preferably with Plans or Operations backgrounds (G/J-3/5/7).

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.