Senior Project Manager

Job Summary:

Red Canyon is seeking senior-level Project Manager for a position at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, TN.This position is in support of our Joint Venture with Perikin Enterprises to provide engineering services; program, project, financial, and information management; and administrative support to the Test Resource Management Center’s (TRMC) High Speed Systems Test (HSST) program and Hypersonic Test & Evaluation Investment Program (HyTIP) Program Management Office (PMO) located at AEDC. The HSST program develops new technologies to improve test and evaluation (T&E) of high speed and hypersonic systems.  HyTIP executes projects to advance and integrate those technologies into the DoD's Major Range and Test Facility Bases (MRTFB).  These missions are executed by entering into agreements with DoD, NASA and DoE organizations and letting contracts to private industry and universities.  The projects executed across the US under the HSST and HyTIP programs will transform America's hypersonic T&E capabilities.

*Must be within a commutable distance of Arnold AFB, TN*

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing programmatic expertise to ensure the successful completion of Hypersonic Program objectives.  The candidate will directly interface and assist USAF and TRMC leadership through management of multiple program portfolios to include project level technical, cost and schedule performance, strategic planning, and reporting to senior leadership.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Leading the execution of hypersonic program mission objectives and assisting in the future development of new project requirements in support of the National Defense Strategy.
• Program level management of hypersonic T&E technology and investment projects.
• Formulation of budget requirements and leading the development of execution plans in accordance with OSD programmatic requirements and technical objectives.
• Directly interfacing with project managers, project coordinators, engineers and other staff as well as supporting project workforces to oversee technical, cost and schedule performance against project goals.
• Engaging in project execution to assist in identifying programmatic and/or technical issues, and overseeing the development of corrective action plans.
• Instilling excellent project management practices and the development of project team skillsets.
• Prepare program status reports and briefings to include monthly reports, Program Management Reviews and other special briefings for senior leaders.
• Maintain excellent communication and coordination with USAF and OSD personnel.

Job Requirements (Education/Skills/Experience):

• Must be local to Arnold AirForce Base. (Or willing to Relocate)
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Project Management and/or a engineering related field.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency of Project Management techniques and success in managing multiple, projects.
• Understanding of aerospace systems; ground test and evaluation system/facility processes; systems engineering; Earned Value Management (EVM); risk management; and other management and systems engineering tools is desired.
• Experience in supporting the generation of contract documents such as cost estimations and Statements of Work (SOW).
• Demonstrated record of proactive project management initiatives.
• Unwavering attention to detail, exemplary work ethic, and grace under pressure.
• Ability to build positive relationships with coworkers and executing organizations.
• Mastery of Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Current Secret security clearance or eligibility for Secret clearance.
• Potential for up to 10% travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, aeronautical, aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering or appropriate related discipline or experience.
• Master’s degree in a related field is highly desired
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired. 

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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