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PLEXSYS Interface Products, Inc. Project Manager - USMC in Camas, Washington
At PLEXSYS, our teams design, build and deliver Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) innovation and training solutions to customers around the world. With over 200 employees in seventeen states and four foreign countries, we contribute our success to enabling better training…everyday…across the globe.
As an employee of PLEXSYS, you’ll find a culture that empowers you to achieve your professional objectives, give your personal best, and work with other highly passionate individuals. Our core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, and agility drive our daily decisions, identify our focus areas, and inspire our organizational culture.
Contingent on contract award.
Position also has the opportunity to work remotely at the following locations: Oklahoma City, OK; Camp Pendleton, CA; Camp Lejeune, CA; 29 Palms, CA; Cherry Point, NC; Miramar, CA; Great Lakes, IL; Quantico, VA
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This position will serve as part of the project management team. The Project Manager will be directly responsible for the execution of assigned Marine Corps programs and coordination with the Prime contractor. The Project Manager will ensure on time, on budget completion of requirements for contracted customer needs. The Project Manager is responsible for meeting project goals and deliverables as well as plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines while staying within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager defines project objectives and oversees quality control throughout a project’s life cycle. As required, utilize experience to advise software development teams, design software user-interfaces, develop databases, develop exercise scenarios, utilize PLEXSYS products to drive virtual and constructive exercises and train users in the operation of PLEXSYS products.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure assigned projects are managed effectively to meet customer requirements
Manage project contract, contract amendments, and change orders
Develop and manage contract documentation
Define project vision and share with project team members
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with management and stakeholders
Develop, communicate (verbally and in writing) professionally, and present analytical documents for the Prime, senior military and defense officials
Develop and produce integrated project management plans and project documentation.
Develop and maintain integrated project master schedule
Define and document project requirements
Execute project invoicing and payment plan
Develop and manage a project risk management program
Analyze problems to seek understanding of the root cause of issues, including broad-based consideration of relevant variables
Supervise, coordinate, and manage all day-to-day activities related to assigned projects
Coordinate and track product development for project requirements
Monitor design and implementation of requirements related to projects
Develop project acceptance test plan as required
Gain and maintain high trust and confidence with the Prime, government customers, PLEXSYS leadership, and program teams regarding matters of substantial importance to the customer and PLEXSYS
Ensure product test coverage and execution of project requirements
Monitor/execute test status of requirements related to the project
Develop, maintain, and update project space on electronic information management system
Routinely schedule and conduct project meetings (internal, external, and with senior management)
Maintain and disseminate minutes for all meetings
Demonstrate strong negotiation skills with ability to work towards win-win solutions
Strong technical and business background to evaluate and adjust win strategies, and proactively make recommendations to leadership to achieve desired business and financial outcomes
Assist in proposal development
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
4-7 years of Aviation Command and Control related experience
Master’s degree in related field or Associates degree plus 4 years additional experience or Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years additional experience
Supervisory experience in managing a team
Familiarity with technical writing and Naval and Marine Corps specific correspondence guides
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel
Experience in managing client relationships, client expectations, and project timelines
An efficient, structured approach to status reporting to a range of stakeholders
Proven multitasking ability; incisive analytical thinking; detail-oriented approach to planning and quality assurance; excellent verbal and written communication skills
Security Clearance: Secret or above
DESIRED
10+ years of Aviation Command and Control related experience within the United States Marine Corps
Detailed and functional knowledge of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, its mission, force structure, existing doctrine, and Marine Corps and joint warfighting tactics related to C2 and the Marine Corps six functions of Marine Aviation
Strong knowledge of Marine Corps contracting, budgeting and current acquisition trends related to C2 across the service
Comfort with Confluence Wiki system as primary method for project organization and knowledge sharing
Experience with the Marine Air Command and Control Systems (MACCS) training standards, as well as Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems such as Theater Battle Management System (TBMCS), Command and Control Personal Computer (C2PC), Army Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS), Joint Range extension (JRE), and Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI) as well as the role they play in support of exercises, events, and daily tasks
PERKS
As a PLEXSYS employee, you can expect certain advantages; such as advancement based on performance, competitive wages, valuable benefits, and a great working environment. Our team is committed to ensuring an environment that empowers individuals to realize their full potential by providing opportunities and necessary support to achieve personal and professional goals.
Medical/Vision/Prescription/Dental Benefits
Life, AD&D, and Short/Long-Term Disability Coverage
Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and Paid Time Off
401k Plan with eligibility from first day of employment
Education reimbursement for job-related courses for full-time employees
PriceClub/COSTCO/Sam's Club annual membership
PLEXSYS Interface Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Mid-level
Compensation
$110,700 to $138,400 annually plus bonuses