Project​/Program Manager

Project/Program Manager

K  is seeking a Project/Program Manager to join our team in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC). An active DoD TS/SCI, SAP Eligible clearance is required.

• Assist planning, execution, and management of program cost, schedule, and performance for Nuclear Systems Integration Division’s branches (Tail Kit Assembly [TKA], Weapon Systems Integration and Test, Logistics, or Program Management) depending on background and experience.
• Support AFNWC/NDS management of current and future air-delivered gravity bomb and warhead families (B83, B61-12 and
  -13, W80) including test variants and support equipment.
• Support the Branch Chief and technical support teams to accomplish Branch tasks.
• Support Government Team development, implementation, and control of contracts including acquisition strategy and planning.
• Support financial management for Branch and Division programs; conduct market research and develop cost estimates.
• Document strategic plans detailing senior leader policy and direction for Division programs.
• Support planning and execution of the TKA aging and surveillance test program.
• Perform on-aircraft and laboratory test planning and execution.
• Develop system requirements based on military capabilities and sustainment concepts.
• Develop and maintain system specifications, traceability, and compliance through project life cycles.
• Determine resource requirements such as personnel, facilities, and budgets to facilitate program execution.
• Maintain awareness of nuclear certification programs and processes.
• Support DoDI 5000.02, DoDM 5030.55/AFI 63-103 and DOE Phase 6.X acquisition process and AFI 63-125 Nuclear Certification processes.
• Plan, research, analyze and assess weapons systems acquisition in terms of development, production, and employment.
• Formulate plans and make strategy recommendations to meet weapon system cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Use multi-attribute trade space exploration philosophies and workflows to ensure digital material management and multi-criteria decision making are implemented throughout the portfolio of programs, projects, and initiatives.

• Active DoD TS/SCI, SAP Eligible clearance, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Bachelor’s degree required; science, engineering, or management preferred.
• Understanding of weapon systems development, management, maintenance and employment in garrison and operational environments.
• 5 - 10 years of project management experience in the DoD, or related organization.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior collaboration and organizational skills.
• Proactive and highly motivated.
• Able to work in a secure, confined location.
• Some travel to support customer mission and goals may be required.
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques for measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition systems or services.
• Expertise in Government project governance and stakeholder communication.

• Understanding of the Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle and the Phase 6.x process for refurbishment activities of existing nuclear weapons systems (B61, B83, W80 integration into the Long Range Standoff Missile).
• 5 - 10 years of project management experience supporting National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), DOE, AF Global Strike Command, or related organization.
• Advanced STEM degree is preferred.
• Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) certification preferred.
• Familiarity with reliability and statistical software.

40hrs

• Location:
  
  On-site
• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

• 401K plan with…