Senior Project Management Support

Job Title:

Senior Project Management Support

Location:

Arnold AFB
- Tullahoma, TN (On-site)
Canvas is seeking a qualified individual to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force in project/program management efforts associated with specific test needs at the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The candidate will provide a wide range of services including procurement support, contract administration assistance, and records management/administrative support for a variety of planning and executing projects.

Duties:

Documenting project scope, objectives, KPPs, and KSAs.Working knowledge of project phases (Initiation, Planning, Design, Execution, and Closeout).Monthly project review briefings to our Air Force customer.

Working with finance to develop project spend plans.

Holding weekly/bi-weekly meetings for project updates.

Advise the Air Force of any project disconnects, risks, opportunities, and overall progress.

Define and document project requirements and deliverables through direct stakeholder engagement.

Managing complex projects of all sizes.

Knowledge/Familiarity of project acquisition strategy and key program events such as decision points, reviews, contract award, Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure.

Follow a structured system engineering approach that facilitates project milestone reviews including but not limited to;
Integrated Baseline Review (I ), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Verification Readiness Review (VRR), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA).Assess contractor documentation against project requirements.

Ensuring all documentation is in place and stored in proper repository.

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.

Developing contingency plans to minimize risks and keep projects on track.

Foster and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution across all locations.

Mentor, lead, and train younger PMs on the team Requirements:

PMP certification desirable

Minimum Education:

PM3 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.

PM4 - Master’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.

SME
- Recognized as an industry leader in field of expertise.

Minimum Experience:

PM3 3-10 years of experiencePM4 10+ years of experience

Security Clearance:

Must be able to acquire and maintaint a Secret clearance

Other

Essential Job Functions:

Highly organized with excellent communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)5-10% travel may be requiredundefined

About UsFounded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified , Fortune Best Small Workplace , Fortune Best Workplace for Millennia ls  (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting
- Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

Competitive Wages
* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
11 Paid Federal Holidays Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting

Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs

Robust Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance

Discretionary performance-based…