Operations Project Manager

FTI is looking for an Operations Project Manager to join our team who is as excited as we are to build upon a culture that embodies excellence in all we do. Our culture revolves around the 4Cs: Core Values, Commitment, Compassion, and Charity. It is very important to us to show our passion for our employees and customers, while showing love to our neighbors in the community. This role is acquisition focused with an emphasis on personnel, project, and financial management for the U.S. Air Force B-52 program.

As an Acquisition Project Manager with FTI assigned to the B-52 Program Office, you will be responsible for managing financial, contractual, and project objectives to enhance program office operations. A successful candidate must be able to work closely with the customer to understand project deliverables, schedules, budgets, goals, and objectives.

Provide overall management, governance, direction, and execution of assigned projects
• Oversee project financials including tracking, forecasting, and reporting of status
• Evaluate project requirements and determine related technical goals to accomplish required objectives
• Identify deviations from financial and execution plans and implement corrective actions as required to ensure project success
• Foster positive relationships with government customer, ensuring proactive and consistent communication
• Experience with M-CODE and other communication related programs such as;
• Prioritize quality standards while ensuring tasks and deliverables are submitted on time and within budget
• Familiarity with programs such as; CONECT, TDL, VLF, AEHF, ARC-260, Crypto, Quad Crew, M-Code, MDR, CROCS and LRSO
• Lead the B-52 project team in supporting customer requirements and work assignments.
• Manage B-52 prime contractor tasks including scope, schedule, cost, and quality
• Foster an open and collaborative environment with support staff, ensuring consistent communication and feedback
• Monitor contract requirements including costs, staffing, resource allocation, and risk.
• Evaluate project requirements and determine related technical goals to accomplish required objectives.
• Drive implementation of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) technologies into funded customer projects
• Communicate program status, technical progress, and business impacts to team management and other interested parties

• DoD Secret Clearance is required
• Bachelor's Degree is required
• 5-7 years working with DoD Programs of increasing scale, scope and complexity is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of DoD Acquisition procedures and/or processes is preferred
• PMP and/or equivalent certification is preferred
• Excellent analytical, project management, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail are required
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, decision-making, and presentation skills are required

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