Junior Project Manager (ADV0009WB) A

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense.  Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future. 

Position Title: Junior Project Manager

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift (Mon-Fri)

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Junior Project Manager supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

·         Assist in managing a project throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure the successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and within scope.

·         Oversee the project initiation to include the bid process, providing estimates, coordinating estimates from matrix resources, and coordinating with the proposal team for on-time delivery of a quality proposal.

·         Be a part of a project team with the necessary resources to meet project requirements and leads them to successful project completion.

·         Be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks, as well as issue resolution.

·         Manage and reports project budget using earned value management.

·         Build partnerships/relationships within the department, with external organizations, and the customer(s).

·         Prepare reports for upper management and customers regarding status of projects.

·         Be responsible for understanding and handling change management impacts (e.g. negotiate schedules/time).

·         Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

·         Develop and maintain a project schedule.  

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 2 years of general experience; Associate’s degree and 0 years of general experience. 

·         Must have at least 2.5 years of direct experience in project management

·         Must have basic understanding of Earned Value Management

·         Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

 Desired Requirements: 

·         Have experience leading facility upgrade projects

·         Have a PMP certification

·         Have experience reading blueprints and design plans

·         Be proficient with Microsoft Project

 This position is expected to pay $69,500 - $94,500 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

 This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

 Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

 US EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.