Project Manager IV

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges. For work specific to Colorado Springs, JT4 supports the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) -- Electronic Domain portion of the range.

Job Summary - Essential Functions/Duties

The Program Manager will support the Special Projects Department, National Space Test and Training Complex located in Colorado Springs. The Program Manager will assist the JT4 Department Manager by monitoring schedules, budgets, tests and systems integration.

Using broad knowledge of project management and systems engineering fundamentals, the incumbent individually leads small to large size projects and programs of low to high complexity supporting Company and customer requirements. Additional functions and duties involve:

• Assist the SP Department Manager with the daily conduct of large project/program activities involving Project tasks including:
• Make priority determinations and resource management and leveling decisions in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop, review, and approve project documentation
• Maintain established project portfolio
• Manage tracking of software (SW) and hardware (HW) deliverables through each phase of development, test, and installation
• Establish, execute, and report on project budget
• Manage project risk
• Monitor/control and re-plan project
• Provide project status through project/program reviews
• Annotate lessons learned and archive project data
• Administer, at an expert level, Work Management System (WMS) activities through the use of identified or internally produced scheduling tools
• Track and capture action items and responses in accordance with applicable work instructions from review boards, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM)s, Working group meetings and other periodic meetings
• Train project managers, customers, and project support staff on the administration and use of the WMS tool and project processes and procedures
• Create, evaluate, and distribute reports and resolve anomalies or issues with project data
• Follow JT4 and Government processes and procedures as required maintaining accountability and responsibility for project schedule, budget, and requirements to deliver projects on time meeting established budget
• May be required to assist in the recruitment and hiring appropriate technical personnel to ensure the accomplishment of project requirements
• Use established policies, procedures, and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of high complexity that vary in nature and sequence
• Perform other Project Management related tasks as requested
• Make priority determinations and resource management and leveling decisions in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop, review, and approve project documentation
• Maintain established project portfolio
• Manage tracking of software (SW) and hardware (HW) deliverables through each phase of development, test, and installation
• Establish, execute, and report on project budget
• Manage project risk
• Monitor/control and re-plan project
• Provide project status through project/program reviews
• Annotate lessons learned and archive project data
• Administer, at an expert level, Work Management System (WMS) activities through the use of identified or internally produced scheduling tools
• Track and capture action items and responses in accordance with applicable work instructions from review boards, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM)s, Working group meetings and other periodic meetings
• Train project managers, customers, and project support staff on the administration and use of the WMS tool and project processes and procedures
• Create, evaluate, and distribute reports and resolve anomalies or issues with project data

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Must have a Bachelor's or higher degree or any combination of formal education, training and experience equivalent to twelve (12) years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments. Must have demonstrated supervisory knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, setting and measurement of program goals, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have knowledge of Earned Value Management techniques. Position may require travel. Incumbent must qualify for and maintain a Security Clearance and possess a valid State driver's license.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $125,000 to $160,000 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Matching
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefits Active on Day 1

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. Routine travel to remote Company work locations may be required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JPM6, JABO33; A2STTR