Project Manager

Location: Indian Head, MD

Schedule Full Time

Remote Type: No Remote

Clearance: Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance

Salary Information: $118,000 - $123,000 per year

Description

Altus Technology Solutions is seeking a Mid-Level Project Manager to support energetic materials manufacturing, engineering projects, and production programs at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). This role supports program execution across energetics manufacturing, facilities modernization, engineering projects, and production operations.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from initiation through completion, including project planning, cost estimating, Earned Value Management (EVM), production support, scheduling, and reporting. This position requires a strong understanding of manufacturing environments, engineering processes, and project lifecycle management.

This role is critical to supporting warhead production programs and new engineering initiatives where additional project management support is required to maintain project plans, cost estimates, and EVM reporting requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage technical and production projects from project initiation through execution and closeout

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans

• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking, reporting, and analysis

• Develop cost estimates and support proposal and project planning activities

• Coordinate with engineers, scientists, manufacturing personnel, safety personnel, and government stakeholders

• Support warhead production and energetics manufacturing programs by tracking production schedules, resources, and milestones

• Track project cost, schedule, and performance metrics and provide status updates

• Identify risks to project cost, schedule, or technical performance and develop mitigation strategies

• Prepare and support monthly status reports, project reviews, and program reviews

• Support Program Monthly Reviews (PMRs) and Monthly Status Reports (MSRs)

• Coordinate facility, equipment, manufacturing, and engineering project efforts

• Ensure project documentation, reporting, and deliverables are completed on time

• Support modernization, renovation, and engineering upgrade projects across manufacturing facilities

• Assist with planning and execution of engineering and manufacturing projects across multiple task areas

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to leadership and stakeholders

• Ensure projects comply with safety, security, and government requirements

• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and organizational objectives

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance (Must have interim clearance before start date)

• Bachelor�s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field

• 5�8 years of project management experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, production, or DoD programs

• Experience managing projects in manufacturing, production, engineering, or industrial environments

• Experience with project scheduling tools (MS Project or similar)

• Experience developing cost estimates and tracking project budgets

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or project cost/schedule tracking

• Experience managing projects from planning through execution and completion

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, safety, and government teams

• Must be able to obtain and maintain NSWC Indian Head Qualification Certifications, including completion of a DOT medical exam if required for qualification.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting energetics, ammunition, explosives, manufacturing, or defense programs

• Experience working at NSWC Indian Head or similar DoD engineering/manufacturing environments

• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification

• Familiarity with OP-5 Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore

• Experience supporting facility upgrades, equipment upgrades, or manufacturing process improvements

• Experience supporting production programs or industrial modernization projects

• Experience supporting Earned Value Management reporting for government programs

About Altus

Since 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services to both government and commercial clients. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified firm, Altus integrates proven solutions with industry-leading practices to tackle mission-critical challenges.

Learn more at www.Altusts.com.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions

• Income protection through short- and long-term disability insurance

• Education assistance for professional growth

• Flexible paid leave and career advancement opportunities

Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment

Altus Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As a federal contractor, we are committed to hiring and retaining a workforce that includes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].

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