Valiant Integrated Services is seeking to hire a Project Manager to support the integration of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) into the joint operational environment. This project is supported by the Joint Test & Evaluation (JT&E) Program Office, which is sponsoring the work at Marine Test & Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) in Yuma, AZ as a Quick Reaction Test (QRT). Currently, units employing sUAS must operate within the assigned restricted operations zones (ROZs), which inhibits the full utilization of system capabilities.
The project will be conducted using the Department of Defense-prescribed JT&E process. The candidate will lead the 3-person on-site team and oversee the creation of a project plan, manage allotted budget / work plans, develop writing schedules, identify testing opportunities, collect and analyze data, and perform project management activities in accordance with the JT&E Program Office handbook. The candidate will work with the joint test unit, test team, test director, and operational warfighters to develop a test article, conduct field test exercises, and analyze the efficacy of the proposed solution. The candidate should be familiar with JT&E processes, requirements, and deliverables as specified in the JT&E handbook.
Basic Requirements
- Ability to monitor and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, to include following rigorous deliverables schedule (test design, test execution, quick-look reports, etc.)
- Ability to work with minimal oversight or supervision and still deliver high-quality results
- Experience managing contractor personnel and technical analysts
- Demonstrated ability to establish work priorities and develop resource utilization plans
- Understanding of a full range of factors that are needed to support a mission (doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy)
- Test event design and facilitation experience for observation events, risk reduction events, field tests in conjunction with combatant command or Service-specific exercises
- Experience writing TTP at the operational level
- Effective communication skills to convey information to test team and customers
- Strong oral and written communication skills to convey information to test team members, assembled community of interest, and customers.
- Experience in preparing materials and briefing DoD leadership
- Flexibility to travel up to 10%
- Active SECRET clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience with JT&E as a member of a QRT, Joint Feasibility Study (JFS) or Joint Test (JT)
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Experience at VMX-1
- Experience at an Air Operations Center (AOC)
- Experience with Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations
* Position contingent upon task award
