Job Title: Project Manager (Journeyman)
Reports to: Program Manager
FLSA: Full-time Salaried Exempt
Primary Work Location: TDY – Short Term – OCONUS & CONUS
AITC is a fast-growing, proven Information Technology Company focused on Network and Systems Engineering and Integration, Professional Services, Medical Simulation, Test and Training Systems and End-To-End Product and Technology solutions. AITC provides expert support in Information Systems Design, Cyber Security, Strategic Planning, Program and Project Management, Security Risk Assessment, and Logistics for Federal, State and Local Governments and public sector markets.
AITC is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and has been rated at level 3 for CMMI for Services. All employees are required to be aware of our Quality Policy and must adhere to AITC's established ISO and CMMI policies, standards, and procedures.
Primary ongoing responsibility for the Project Manager (Journeyman) is assisting in the management of projects. Focuses on meeting project commitments, including communications with client. Spends significant time on project management. As assigned assist in the planning, implementing and introducing projects for new systems and technologies. This position is a short-term hire anywhere from 30 to 120 days and is on a 100% TDY basis.
*This position is contingent upon successful contract award. *
Responsibilities / Duties
- Planning and/or implementation of projects. May participate in the design and/or testing phases.
- Facilitate the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements; assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas;
- Facilitate the definition of service levels and customer requirements. Interact regularly with existing or potential clients to determine their needs and to develop plans for improving delivery.
- Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes.
- Follow a defined, agreed upon project management methodology.
- Present oral and written reports defining plans, problems, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible experience, including experience successfully completing various projects. Good grasp of information technology concepts and processes. Demonstrated aptitude for effective leadership of staff.
- Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools:
- Initiate
- Prepare: definition/scope/requirements
- Execute & Control: scope, workplans, resources, deliverables, Q/A, transition planning, etc.
- Close: completion and assessment
- Able to recognize the client and what are the client’s needs: provides realistic expectations; establishes specific customer satisfaction standards and actively monitors client satisfaction.
- Recognizes problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent. Evaluates alternatives and finds solutions using a systematic, multi-step approach.
- Develops improvements and innovations to enhance performance.
- Ensures that project status, issues and successes are communicated to project team, customer and all levels of management and documented appropriately.
- Analyzes the risks and future impact of decisions.
- Understands and effectively uses established policies and procedures.
- Sets and meets realistic deadlines. Forecasts changes and communicates current and projected issues.
- US Citizen
- Must have unexpired US Passport valid for a minimum of 2 more years.
- Must have a current DoD Top Secret Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Physical Demands
- Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
- Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally and walk short distances.
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing: viewing a computer monitor; extensive reading.
- Able to travel on long flights.
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience, expertise, education, and potential. We offer our employees competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package: 401(k)/401(k) Matching, Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability (Employer paid), Long Term Disability, and other benefits.
AITC provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. AITC, will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information.