Program/Project Manager II (Mid-level)

Job Summary

The mid-level project manager provides project management support to the management and technical staff at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). NSWC IHD operates and services a host of energetic (explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics) technical development centers, product manufacturing facilities and equipment in support of the Department of Defense.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of manufacturing milestones for assigned projects.
• Analyze technical evaluation reports in order to develop milestone decision and full materiel release packages in support of production for assigned projects.
• Assist in the detailed production and development of various products.
• Assist in the development and auditing of the technical data package for various products system developments.
• Monitor cost, performance and schedule of assigned projects and programs.
• Identify risks to performance and schedule of assigned projects and programs.
• Attend design reviews and provide input.
• Review non-controlled documentation, transcription of documents, data entry.
• Review management support documentation such as PERT or GANTT charts for assigned projects.
• Support records management.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant project management experience in similar technical programs and projects.
• SECRET security clearance; TS desirable.

Desired Attributes

• Working knowledge of NAVSEA OP-5, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore, or industry-equivalent safety documents.
• Expertise in project management with a focus on energetics development and manufacturing.
• Ability to track project progress, including costs and schedules, in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in coordinating manufacturing and engineering milestones and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Effective at identifying and managing risks to project timelines and developing mitigation strategies.
• Capable of effective communication and collaboration.
• Familiarity with SMART manufacturing technologies and data acquisition systems.