PROJECT MANAGER - SME L1 - SES III

PAY: $175,000 - 200,000K

JOB SUMMARY:Supports the PM setting the vision and driving a culture of performance excellence, integrity, and compliance on the SES III contract. Interfaces regularly with the Code 582 (Flight Software Systems) & 583(Ground Software Systems) personnel to ensure effective communications on matters such as task status, performance, concerns, issues that need to be addressed, and potential future contract requirements.Location:Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. Supports on-site at PMO Corporate offices and/or GSFC three days per week and two days remote. On-site requirements may fluctuate based on contract needs and is subject to change (e.g., on-site support could become five days per week if necessary).

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Assigns Task Lead (TL) and/or acts as a TL and performs technical work based on group workload to be effective and efficient for tasks assigned to this group.
• Coordinates the efforts of TLs and Task Plan (TP) development assigned by the PM/DPM to the group.
• Responsible for tracking all Task Orders (TOs) performance (technical, cost and risks) under his/her responsibility.
• Anticipates and plans for future tasks by interfacing with customer Branch Heads and Technical Monitors (TMs) to determine needs for new task implementation.
• Participates actively as a member of MVS Technical Management Team (TMT). Ensures the availability and quality of all required staff. Ensures adherence to schedule for any and all milestones or deliverables.
• The GL is the primary focal point for task operations and uses Team MVS resources to conduct tasks in close coordination with and in compliance with task requirements.
• The GL has authority to execute Task Orders (TOs) assigned to him/her, commit approved TO resources, and use approved budgets.
• The GL supports complex and technologically challenging TOs, which involves leadership in generating and implementing the TPs, schedules, and Contract Technical Report (CTRs); supports TOs execution through the TLs; makes trade study, risk, and opportunity assessments and recommendations; conducts subcontractors assessments; supports TLs in managing TO execution; supports all program reviews (such as Critical Design Review [CDRs], Preliminary Design Review [PDRs], etc.); reviews deliverables; provides advice to TLs regarding cost and schedule issues; leads teams established by the PM to conduct investigations of programmatic or task-level problems and make recommendations for recovery plans; interacts with the customer Branch heads, lab managers, and product development leads (PDLs) providing advanced planning; monitors task execution; drives operational efficiency; responds to issues; and drives results.
• Uses eBIS as a tool for near-real-time cost, schedule, and technical status reporting including monthly 533 and related detailed cost and schedule information assessments.
• Conducts the monthly Branch-level TO reviews, which include TO status, variance analysis, risk, and issue management, and advanced TO planning.
• Manages employee relations with the DPM and Contract Team to ensure people are equipped, supported, trained, productive, compensated, efficient, and effective.
• Provides functional supervision of assigned staff responsible for timecard approval, annual performance reviews and skill development/advancement.
• GL is responsible to effectively manage its assigned TOs workforce to prevent unnecessary cost overruns. Interface with the Human Resources Specialist regarding existing staff and new staff hire.
• Requires proactive thinking to identify any risks and/or opportunities, identify possible solutions for a response, and communicate them the DPM/PM.
• Ability to manage complex personnel matters.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by management

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able and have technical background and expertise to perform technical work as a Task Lead (TL) when the group workload is not sufficient to be effective and efficient to only function as a Group Lead.
• 15 years of combined experience of space/ground system development experience and experience managing engineering service, end-item tasks, and technical personnel.
• Must understand the fundamentals of cost with attention to staying in the cost box, cost estimation and tracking, communicating cost, schedule, technical and risks information, and its impact.
• Must have experience in task planning, cost estimation, basis of estimates, and tracking and reporting. Knowledge of the basics of cost management tools/processes such as Earned Value Management (EVM), which includes hardware and parts purchasing and manufacturing.
• Must be trained to understand the impact of scope creep and that scope control starts on day one of TO execution.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• 15 years of combined experience of space/ground system development experience and experience managing engineering service, end-item tasks, and technical personnel. Knowledge of programming languages, e.g., C/C++, Java, Python, or FORTRAN (Preferable)
• AgileScrum Master and Model Systems Based Engineering desired.
• Project management or management experience
• Excellent customer service skills are a must.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:Bachelor's degree in the disciplinary area of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Management of Information Technology.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret Security Clearance or the ability to acquire a Secret Clearance.

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BENEFITS OFFERED:Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, paid time off, holidays and more. Learn more about MCSG Technologies benefits: https://www.mcsgtech.com/benefits/.

COLORADO'S EQUAL PAY ACT: In compliance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; MCSG Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education/training, and key skills.

EOE STATEMENT:We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION:The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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