Acquisition Project Manager

Qualis Corporation is seeking an Acquisition Project Manager (PM) to support the 704th Test Group (704 TG) performing Advisory and Assistance Support (A&AS) for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC).  The PM will assist the 704th Test Support Squadron (704 TSS) and AEDC Project Management Division with overseeing and managing all aspects of Investment and Modernization (I&M) projects located at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This role involves coordinating efforts across cross functional teams, effectively managing cost, schedule and performance of acquisition projects, and communicating progress to stakeholders. The PM must possess strong organizational and leadership skills to drive successful project outcomes.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with project execution and reporting to include developing project requirements and acquisition strategies, developing project schedules, developing project budgets and funding requests, forecasting obligation and expenditure rates, tracking actual obligation and expenditure rates, identifying and tracking project risks and mitigations, identifying and tracking project issues and resolutions, and tracking contract documents through the respective financial databases.
• Assist with stakeholder identification and documentation
• Participate in and document team meetings with project team
• Assist with requirements generation, deliverables identification, market research, acquisition strategies and communication with contracting teams
• Assist with the generation and evaluation of project tasks, schedules and resources
• Assist with development of project budgets and adjust based on schedule changes
• Provide support with briefing materials and presentation of project status to stakeholders, maintain clear and open communication channels with stakeholders, provide regular updates on project progress and address any concerns or questions.
• Assist in maintaining accurate documentation of project activities, decisions and outcomes
• Assist in development and periodically update Project Management Plan and Life-cycle Support Plan
• Up to 10% travel annually

Education and Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Project and Excel
• Proficiency in MS Project Server highly desired to include is experience with creating detailed schedules, linking dependencies between tasks, adding funding and personnel resources to a project, and generating reporting of status and variances
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead cross functional team meetings and brief project status
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor’s degree plus three years’ experience required, experience may be substituted for education with prior customer approval

Citizenship and Security Clearance

• US Citizenship required
• Must hold an active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Benefits

Qualis Corporation is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.