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Jr. Project Manager I

OBXtek Inc.
Scott, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026

Responsibilities

OBXtek is recruiting for a cleared Jr. Project Manager I to work on the PEO-T contract for USTRANSCOM.

 

The tasks for this person will be, but not limited to, the following:

  • Responsible for the successful execution and completion of each task within a project by providing coordination and support services to a more Senior PM or Program Manager.
  • This involves interfacing with the customer concerning technical, preparing status reports, project milestone reports, technical support, and general project administration.
  • May perform one or more of the following activities:
    • assembling project team;
    • assigning individual responsibilities;
    • identifying appropriate resources needed;
    • developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project;
    • meeting deadlines of project;
    • project scope management;
    • project time management;
    • project cost management;
    • project quality management;
    • project Human Resource (HR) management;
    • project communications management;
    • project risk management; and
    • project procurement management.

 

Hybrid schedule (90% teleworking/10% onsite at Scott AFB, IL)

 

Qualifications

Clearance Requirement:  Must be U.S. Citizen with an Active Secret Clearance

 

1 year relevant experience in the following:

  • Possess knowledge of Acquisition program plans consistent with policies, requirements, and direction.
  • Proven ability to analyze interrelated issues and development of recommendations to solve problem
  • Ability to coordinate activities and schedules with internal and external organizations and customers to guide program accomplishment through phases of the acquisition cycle
  • Experience establishing management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, metrics and management reviews to reflect Acquisition program status and to provide early detection of problems.
  • Ability to recommend tradeoffs to cost, schedule and performance. Familiarity with the application of industry best practices to program guidance, planning, and solutions.
  • Experience in preparation and tracking status of Acquisition program-related documents submitted for review/approval by Command authority.
  • Familiarity with accessing and supporting program information in the government provided portfolio management tool
  • Experience building an acquisition schedule in Microsoft Project for internal tasks, durations, task flows, interdependencies, etc., major milestones, and key events
  • Possesses the ability to produce and/or review of all Acquisition program documentation as specified in the Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Life Cycle Management Framework including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
  • proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience within USTRANSCOM a plus

Education/Certifications:

  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Security Clearance

Secret

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

 

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

 

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

 

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. 

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