Description
As a Technical Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in both the strategic direction and tactical execution for a growing project at the forefront of digital transformation driving innovation and increased efficiencies within the Rocket Test Facility. This position requires a blend of technical depth, leadership, and strategic insight which will enable the team to support several parallel activities including dashboard construction and portal access, data management, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), computer aided design (CAD) modeling, internet of things (IoT) / digital twin framework, and a data analytics engine.
This position will be responsible for coordinating with AFRL/RQRO leadership, providing recommendations on strategic direction, and working within the LinQuest team to develop an implementation plan and roadmap to execute against the strategy. The Technical Project Manager will be instrumental in articulating plans, securing stakeholder buy-in, and leading the LinQuest team to achieve groundbreaking advancements in support of the client.
Key Responsibilities:
Spearhead the strategic planning and tactical execution across all project phases, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of solutions that align with overarching objectives.
Define and manage project scope, including tools, data sources, tasks, and deliverables for each project phase.
Liaise across various rocket engine test domains, consolidating requirements and fostering capabilities to bridge current technological gaps.
Lead technical discussions, strategy sessions, and technical debates to clarify functional needs and recommend actionable solutions.
Communicate technical complexities and project milestones to senior leadership effectively, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Oversee risk management processes and devise comprehensive contingency plans.
Cultivate an outreach strategy to promote strategic initiatives and articulate their value to the aerospace community and stakeholders.
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Operations Research or a related technical discipline.
Data Management: Advanced proficiency in data management practices, encompassing data collection, storage, processing, and governance to support informed decision-making.
Digital Engineering Expertise: Familiarity with digital engineering tools and methodologies, including MBSE, CAD modeling, enterprise architecture, and digital twin technologies.
Project Management: Demonstrable success in managing complex technical projects, with a preference for experience in aerospace, defense, or related fields.
Strategic Leadership: Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of motivating high-performance teams and driving forward strategic initiatives.
Communication: Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging effectively and frequently with technical teams, stakeholders, and senior decision-makers. Ability to generate clearly articulated program documentation for program reviews and contractual deliverables.
Must have an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Familiarity or previous experience working with the Department of Defense
Experience leading teams ranging in size between 8 - 20 members
Military experience: operational experience or experience performing military utility analyses
Experience presenting recommendations to senior AF/DoD officials
Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $125,000 to $190,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits
Why LinQuest?
LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers' portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
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Secret
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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