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Our client is a mid-sized engineering firm with more than 45 years of experience successfully supporting a large variety of Department of Defense and other government agencies' missions, mostly involving aspects of national security.
Acquisition Project Lead
The Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) focus is to provide engineering, technical and programmatic support to the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors (PEO IWS 2.0) Directorate. Efforts include overarching program management, test and evaluation, systems engineering, operations analysis, systems integration, international, cyber security, IT network and programmatic support for over 25 PEO IWS 2.0 advanced radar, phased array radar, electronic warfare, electro-optic, advanced off-board electronic warfare/decoy and directed energy programs.
Our client has an immediate need for a Project Lead to work in their downtown Washington, D.C. office located at 20 M Street, SE.
*Clearance Requirement:Active DoD Secret
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Project Lead to provide Engineering Support Services (ESS) to the U.S. Navy PEO IWS 2.0 Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) and Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM), Deputy PAPM and APM. We are looking for a proactive leader experienced in Navy Acquisition processes.
The Project Lead will be responsible for providing project and technical management in support of the planning, programming and budgeting for the development, procurement, platform integration, installation, and sustainment of the EO/IR programs.This includes coordination and integration of the EO/IR programs with various combat systems and combat system elements as directed by the EO/IR Assistant Program Manager (APM).Coordination will be required with the IWS 2.0 Functional PAPMs, such as Product Support, Technical/Engineering, Plans and Program and Test and Evaluation to ensure continuous alignment of system requirements as directed by the APM. Candidate will assist in ensuring that technical and planning advice related to the EO/IR programs is provided to personnel within the Above Water Sensors Directorate, as well as to supporting activities and prime contractor support as required.The candidate will assist the respective APMs in tracking, maintaining and reporting the status and progress for meeting cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
In addition to these responsibilities supporting the IWS 2.0 client, the Project Lead will have direct reports and be responsible for overseeing subcontractor work. This role includes duties such as generating monthly reports, participation in hiring or staffing changes and coordinating these changes with the PAPM/Deputy PAPM, and identifying opportunities for business growth. Supervisory duties include employee development, performance reviews, and managing employee hours/leave. The person who excels in this role will ultimately be responsible for maintaining a standard of excellence across the ESS Team supporting the SEWIP and EO/IR programs and delivering products with the utmost attention to detail and organization.
The IWSG office is located at 20 M Street in Southeast DC, and it is conveniently down the street from our clients at the Washington Navy Yard.Daily onsite client support at the Navy Yard is expected to aid in the highest quality client support. Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.
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