Project Manager – Multiple Levels

For over 25 years, Noblis has provided specialized engineering, acquisition, and program management services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), playing a key role in the acquisition and implementation of mission-critical systems and capabilities across the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the Office of NextGen (ANG). We are seeking passionate and committed professionals ready to contribute their expertise towards advancing the National Airspace System (NAS) in alignment with the FAA's forward-looking vision for aviation. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that streamline the acquisition and deployment of next-generation air traffic management and surveillance systems, improve infrastructure at airports and in the airspace, and support the integration of unmanned aircraft systems and commercial space ventures. Your work will directly influence the FAA's ability to adapt to future growth and technological shifts, ensuring the aerospace system remains the safest and most efficient worldwide.

Come and be a part of our dynamic team, where your contributions will not only advance the aviation industry but also contribute to a safer, more sustainable future in air travel. Apply now and take flight towards a rewarding career that promises growth, innovation, and collaboration at the forefront of aviation technology.

Description

Noblis is seeking Technical Project Managers to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Systems  and Surveillance Services directorates within the  Program Management Organization (PMO). Employees will manage all aspects of program and project management, ensuring FAA operational policies, processes, and program elements are integrated and documented. Technical Project Managers will support a variety of programmatic and functional elements across automation, communications, navigation, and surveillance portfolios in sustainment or as they progress through the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS).

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of program and project management, including planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, and conducting ATO organizational activities.
• Ensure FAA operational policies, processes, and program elements are integrated and documented.
• Potential to take on task order manager responsibilities under the contract, including managing all task order activities and deliverables, in accordance with Noblis enterprise program/project management standards and ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Interface with government management personnel, contractor managers, and customer agency representatives to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Prepare and deliver program management-related tasks and deliverables, ensuring they meet quality and timeliness standards.
• Serve as primary client interface providing status reporting and project documentation.
• Provide program management, planning, and integration support to a portfolio of programs.
• Provide technical leadership; strategic and tactical planning; and oversight in the management and administration of the Task Orders.
• Ensure technical performance of all Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) area products and services within cost and schedule for each Task Order.
• Manage and supervise the work efforts of subordinate personnel.
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring clear communication and effective decision-making.
• Apply critical thinking and analysis skills to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
• Management experience in projects involving planning, integrating and implementation of complex systems and equipment, preferably aviation-related.
• Experience serving as task leader for all aspects of contract management including cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
• Experience delivering strategic leadership and guidance to a project team.
• Experience supporting program staffing and recruiting needs.
• Experience managing client relationships across the project, including stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business development activities.
• Demonstrated cross-functional team collaboration and program management skills in a rapidly changing, high intensity, mission-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to adapt, with willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems, which often extend beyond initial scope of responsibility.
• Expertise in documentation, presentation tools, and project management tools such as MS Project and Jira.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation.

Senior-level

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience managing a wide variety of technical and administrative projects with bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of direct and relevant experience relating to the management/ supervision of the design, development, test or acquisition of Air Traffic Control/ Management (ATC/M) Systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is required
• Compensation Ranges - D.C. and NJ: $109,100 - $249,375

Mid-level

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing a wide variety of technical and administrative projects with bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of direct and relevant experience relating to the management/ supervision of the design, development, test or acquisition of Air Traffic Control/ Management (ATC/M) Systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is required
• Compensation Ranges - D.C. and NJ: $90,300 - $170,450

Junior-level

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a wide variety of technical and administrative projects with bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of direct and relevant experience relating to the management/ supervision of the design, development, test or acquisition of Air Traffic Control/ Management (ATC/M) Systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is required
• Compensation Ranges - D.C. and NJ: $67,800- $141,075

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated FAA and/or Aviation and Aerospace experience.
• FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) expertise is desired/a plus.
• Customer-service and goal oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Proactive, solution-oriented, with exceptional time management skills.
• FAA experience highly desired.

Locations may vary depending on location of the project.  Some primary on-site locations include: Washington D.C., Egg Harbor NJ, and Oklahoma City OK.

Possibility of some roles allowing for remote/hybrid employment.

All roles require U.S. citizenship or green card permanent resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years

This opportunity is contingent on contract award

Thank you for your interest! 

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.