ARES Corporation

Project Manager II

ARES Corporation$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS or equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience
  • 2+ years proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and related tools
  • 2+ years experience in creating comprehensive project plans
  • 2+ years experience in risk management processes and presentations
  • Familiarity with NASA projects or procedures preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage and track all OCIO IT projects following NASA's policies
  • Collaborate with the Center Project Manager on project execution
  • Develop comprehensive project plans for implementation and strategy
  • Support risk management through assessment and mitigation recommendations
  • Analyze financial impacts and provide investment scheduling insights

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA/FSA account options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Critical illness and accident insurance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Remote, hybrid, and onsite positions, the employee bears travel costs to the nearest NASA Center for badging and the issuance of NASA IT equipment. For a Remote or Hybrid position, the employee must have a reliable internet connection and be able to VPN into the NASA network to conduct work.

Experienced project manager to provide Project Management support and Risk Management support for the Ames Research Center.

Responsibilities:

  • Include but are not limited to managing and tracking all OCIO IT projects in accordance with NASA policies and procedures (NPR 7120.5 & 7120).


  • Collaborate with the Center Project Manager to support project formulation, execution and delivery throughout the project lifecycle.


  • Develop comprehensive project plans that define the design, development, implementation strategy, and management framework in accordance with NASA IT Program and Project Management requirements.


  • In addition, support the ARC Risk Manager in preparing and presenting risk details, mitigation options, and recommendations to promote risk awareness at both the Center and Agency levels including risk logging and assessments, financial impact analysis, investment scheduling and mitigation recommendations and risk ranking presentations.


EDUCATION & WORK REQUIREMENTS:

  • BA/BS or equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proficiency with at least 2 years' experience in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, One Drive), Microsoft Project Online, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat.
  • At least 2 years' experience developing comprehensive project plans in Microsoft Project that define the design, development, implementation strategy, and management framework.
  • At least 2 years' experience in Risk Management in preparing and presenting risk details, mitigation options, and recommendations to promote risk awareness to stakeholders, including risk logging and assessments, financial impact analysis, investment scheduling, mitigation recommendations and risk ranking presentations.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with projects at Ames Research Center or another NASA center. Specifically, NASA projects and project management. Knowledge of NASA Procedural Requirements NPR-7120.7 or 7120.5 a plus.


ARES BENEFITS:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • HSA/FSA Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • ESOP
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays


About ARES Corporation

ARES Corporation is a privately held company that provides engineering, project management, risk management, and technology solutions for clients in the aerospace and defense industries. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. ARES Corporation has worked on a variety of projects, including the development of the Orion spacecraft for NASA and the design of the Air Force's next-generation bomber. The company has also provided support for the Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ARES Corporation
Size
1,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$484 million
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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