The posting
Works on projects in support of varying government contracts, including general project oversight to support the Project/Program Manager. Assist in the writing, updating, and submitting contract deliverables and monthly reports. Monitors various aspects of the contract to include project tasks, configuration actions, and risks. Typically works on one to two smaller scale projects.
- Conducts detailed analyses of project functions and work processes; provides recommendations for improving efficiency and effectiveness of work operations.
- Uses qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to assess the effectiveness of project operations.
- Maintains project management related documents. Writes, updates, reviews, and submits contract deliverables.
- Responsible for the completion of contract deliverables assigned to the team, ensuring that they are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
- Tracks and reports on project risks. Recommends changes that will reduce or eliminate project risks.
- Adheres to the project schedule and monitors changes in contract plans. Works with the team to ensure the work scope, schedule and budget are well defined and maintained.
- Ensures project teams are following CMMI/AIMM processes, validation points and metrics are being collected, and the project is adhering to CMMI level 3 standards and processes.
- Communicates with government customers and partner companies to discuss project status and updates. Gathers feedback and recommendations for management, and executes changes as directed.
- Partners with other team members to guarantee project success and customer satisfaction. Follows up on open actions items to ensure completion.
- Supports project management phases such as planning, execution, and result monitoring.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business or related field or equivalent relevant experience.
- 0-2 years of experience working on projects/programs supporting Government Contracts.
Other Job Specific Skills
- Excellent communication skills in working with technical and non-technical staff and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships among all levels of an organization and with customers.
- Must be detail-oriented.
- Strong organizational and task management skills. Must demonstrate the ability to work under strict deadlines.
- Experience interfacing with government customers to understand, interpret and analyze requirements. Experience with government contracts is desired.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills. Must exhibit good problem-solving and decision making skills.
- Must be capable of working in an environment that is demanding, sometimes stressful, and requires independent thinking, sometimes without direct oversight by management.
- A polished, professional demeanor with good interpersonal skills. Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Must have strong MS Office, to include Project and SharePoint, skills.
- Knowledge of CMMI/AIMM processes and standards preferred.
Compensation Ranges
Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
EEO Requirements
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
