Description of Duties:
The Senior IT Project Manager/Event Service Manager supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
- Manage the event lifecycle for assigned MDA test events, leading a team of IT professionals to deliver required MDA Chief Information Officer (CIO) products, services, and support to ensure event mission success.
- Lead all required architects/engineers (with technical insight across enterprise IT spectrum), Cybersecurity professionals, and other personnel to ensure all milestones are met and all required products, services, and support are delivered.
- Act as the primary interface for assigned test events for all stakeholders and IRES leadership.
- Apply project management life-cycle principles and practices within an IT environment.
- Apply technical knowledge to lead architects/engineers through the engineering process to implement complex IT solutions.
- Apply business acumen to understand/manage government contract actions, budgets, and costs.
Flexibility is required. Position is based on hybrid work schedule but changes in future workforce posture may include extensive work-from-home capability. On-site duty is required during event preparation and execution windows, and as necessary or directed.
This position can be filled at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
This position is expected to pay $122,900 – $147,900 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.
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate will be assigned as an employee for Jacobs or one of our teammate companies.
Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, 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.
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Basic Requirements:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 14 years of general experience; Associate’s degree and 12 years of general experience; Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of general experience; Master’s degree and 8 years of general experience
- Must have 8 years of directly related experience
- Must have 2 years of management and/or leadership experience
- Must have a working knowledge and directly-related experience with Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise IT systems
- Must have demonstrated Project Management experience
- Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently deliver executive-level briefings
- Must have an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:
- Have extensive working knowledge of the Missile Defense System (MDS) and MDA engineering principles
- Have experience with the testing of complex weapons systems, especially those related to MDA ground test programs
- Have experience supporting DoD/Government organizations
- Have a Project Management certification from the Program Management Institute or DAWIA Level III Project Manager certification
- Have DoD approved 8570 baseline certifications
- Be able to read and use Microsoft Visio and/or Microsoft Project