Sr. Project Manager

CSSI, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field with 8 years of supervisory experience in technical programs/projects or a bachelor's degree with 15 years of relevant program management experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is required, accompanied by 5 years of experience.
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder (minimum 3 years of U.S. residency) with Public Trust approval.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary contact for FAA program authorities and stakeholders.
  • Plan and direct execution of project tasks to ensure they meet technical and performance goals.
  • Oversee all operational aspects of projects, ensuring successful program delivery.
  • Manage project cost, schedule, and performance; prepare progress reports for stakeholders.
  • Handle financial and contractual components of projects according to requirements.
  • Coordinate personnel management tasks including onboarding, offboarding, and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with program teams and subcontractors to facilitate effective communication and project execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on high-impact aviation safety initiatives and modernization efforts.
  • Engagement with emerging technologies within the National Airspace System.
  • Involvement in a mission-critical role that shapes the future of aviation safety.
Full Job Description
Seeking qualified professionals to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety (AVS) programs through program management, coordination, and mission execution activities overseeing technical, administrative, and operational efforts across the National Airspace System (NAS). This role supports high-impact aviation safety initiatives, modernization efforts, and emerging technologies shaping the future of the National Airspace System (NAS).

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and interface with FAA program authorities and stakeholders
  • Plan, organize, and direct execution of assigned task orders or project activities to meet technical, schedule, and performance requirements
  • Oversee project operations, including technical, administrative, and support functions, ensuring effective delivery of program objectives
  • Manage cost, schedule, and performance, including monitoring progress and preparing status reports for Government stakeholders
  • Manage financial, contractual, and administrative aspects of projects in accordance with contract requirements
  • Coordinate staffing, onboarding/offboarding, security, and resource management activities for assigned personnel
  • Collaborate with program teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective program execution and communication

Qualifications
  • Master's degree in a related field and eight years of performance-based management and supervisory experience in each of the foregoing functions with respect to technical programs/projects.
  • Master's degree may be waived with a bachelor's degree in a related field and fifteen years of program management on a delivery order contract with advanced national and international technical requirements as related experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project or program management certification is required and must have 5 years of experience.
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency) and Public Trust approval

Applicant Preferences
  • Applied experience managing technical or aviation-related programs, including cost, schedule, and performance oversight
  • Experience working with FAA Headquarters and engaging senior Government stakeholders
  • Familiarity with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS), program execution, and contract performance management
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and support executive-level reporting and communication

**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD AND POSITION AVAILABILITY**

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