LifePort believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Summary:

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties:

Essential Functions:

•    Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project

•    Establishes work plan for each phase of project

•    Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, and responsibilities

•    Monitors activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget

•    Is responsible for maintaining the Master Program schedule and presenting to customers when applicable

•    Reviews and distributes project reports for management, client or other stakeholders

•    Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems

•    Manages project activities with government regulatory or other agencies

•    Represents organization as a prime contact on assigned projects

•    Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

•    Proven expertise in project planning methodology and leading a matrixed team through a project life cycle

•    Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask

•    Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

•    Excellent teamwork skills

•    Capable of a high degree of initiative and proceeding in the absence of specific direction

•    Excellent written and verbal communication

•    Able to work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative

•    Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

•    Experience with classified programs, ideally as Facility Security Officer (FSO)

•    Experience in Export Compliance

•    Highly proficient in risk management, DoD Contracts and project management

•    Proven ability to improve Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPARS) scores

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

•    High School Diploma or GED

•    BA/BS in Engineering preferred but not required

•    5-10+ years of related experience to include project management preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing and office environment. 

All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.  § 120.14 is required. 

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

Our Competitive Benefits Include:

• PTO – Paid Time off and emergency/personal sick leave
• Annual performance bonus program
• Wellness program and onsite gym with free personal training
• Flexible schedule
• Paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
• 401K with employer contribution
• Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
• Employee life assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.

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