SMX is seeking a Project Manager to join the program management office (PMO) in a leadership position supporting Special Operations efforts in PACOM as well as serving as a liaison with government points of contact to facilitate operations. The ideal candidate will assist the project team with administrative oversight, operations management, and collaborate with multiple technical teams to achieve the overall mission objectives.
Required clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists with coordination of priorities and resources between multiple projects
- Manages operational management trackers to support clear communication across multiple key stakeholders
- Reports status, develops program/project-related documentation, implements lessons learned, and updates and maintains production and quality metrics for assigned programs and projects
- Supports operational planning, execution, and evaluation of a multi-faceted program that requires collaboration with customers
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the government’s program managers
- Establishes and maintains effective communications with vendors
- Manages daily communication, deliverable tracking, and financial reporting status with multiple subcontractors for assigned projects
Required Skills & Experience
- Required clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
- Demonstrable success in government contracting (DoD preferred) through prior work experience in a customer-facing role
- Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives
- Experience interacting with and briefing senior government on topics related to programmatic, and financial status
- Experience supporting large contracts leading complex requirements in austere environments
- Experience with the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in a Program Management or Technical Leadership role
- Experience writing Statements of Work for subcontractors and managing subcontractors
- Knowledge of different government funding and authority types
- Experience with GSA procurement services and TAA Compliance
- Ability to travel (up to 25%) with active passport
Desired Skill & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain management or a related discipline – desired MA/MS
- 5+ years of management/supervision experience in Special Operations
- 5+ years of government financial experience
- 3+ years of military contracting experience
- Experience with the Joint Forces in a Program Management or Technical Leadership Role
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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