Project Manager in Alexandria, VA, USA

Under direction of a Division Manager or Program Manager, oversees and manages the operational aspects of small, singularly-focused ongoing technical projects, typically from initiation through delivery. Plans and manages project to meet the objectives established by the contract underlying the project and is accountable for the performance and profitability of the project. May provide work leadership to company or customer teams but has no direct people-management responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Division Manger or Program Manager, manages the project in order to expand Alion’s participation, anticipating and meeting customer needs; directs the tactical activities of the program including, but not limited to, engineering, finance and operations with the objective of maximizing growth and profitability. Seeks to build project revenue by remaining alert to new business opportunities or expansion of business with the customer and advising senior operations management.
• Under guidance of division policy, operates sound, responsive and accurate financial management and reporting systems, budgeting and financial analysis, risk management, and responsive systems that satisfy the obligations of the program to its customers, as well as legal and regulatory compliance.
• Reviews status of projects and budgets. Manages schedules and prepares status reports. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervening and problem solving with Alion and customer management to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Monitors and evaluates current and proposed procurement (purchase orders) and labor costs/estimates. Perform subcontracts/sub-vendor assessments, as required. Prepare technical analysis reports.
• Assist in the development/maintenance of the LCAC/SSC cost model.
  Assess proposed contractual baseline documentation/drawing revisions and changes. Prepare contractual modification documentation, as necessary.
• Interacts with customer representatives, including customer management levels, concerning project operations or scheduling. - Participates in briefings and technical meetings with company and customer representatives concerning project operations.
• Ensures that the project is completed on schedule following established procedures and schedules. Erroneous decisions or recommendations or failure to complete assignments normally result in delays to project schedules and allocation of more resources.
• Ensures adherence to Alion administrative policies and procedures, human resource policies and practices as applicable, and contracts administration procedures that support the programs of Alion, and ensures that the contract is administered to protect Alion’s interest and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Directs efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of the Alion team through training and development programs in both technical and scientific disciplines.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

• An Active Security Clearance is required for employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, masters preferred, plus 5 years related experience with some project management experience.
• In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 10 years applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience for positions involving new technology or labor market shortages as reflected by market survey data.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Effective organization skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite experience

Diversity Statement
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Alion will provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance to apply. Please visit the Alion Careers site for more information

U.S. Citizenship Required.

Are you looking to pay or is this a collaboration?
Pay to hire someone

Is this ongoing work or a one off job?
Ongoing work

How would you prefer to pay?
Day rate

What’s your day rate budget range? (USD)
$250-350 (Industry average)

Do you have an estimate of the job or project length?
A few months

Are you a company or individual hiring?
Company

Do you have internal sign off on the hire?
Yes

Do you need to hire for a specific city, country or place?
Yes, they need to be at a location (give location in job title)

When do you want to have the freelancer secured by?
2-3 weeks

What is most important for this job?
Quality

Twine can guarantee 3 relevant freelancers for an upfront fee of $650/£500. Would you like to know more?
No

How many freelancers do you want to contact you?
4-5

Do you have a job specification or creative brief?
Yes (please enter this in the description)

Does the freelancer need insurance?
Yes

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me