Facilities Manager

Description

LinQuest is seeking a project manager to manage the overall planning, direction, oversight, and administration of facility and material management projects within the AFGSC A5/8 Plans, Programs and Requirements Directorate, in support of the Commercial Capabilities Integration & Transition (CCIT) Division and ensure full compliance with contract requirements. The integration and rapid technology transition nature of this position requires program management and preferably test and evaluation skill sets. The project manager participates in program reviews, supports experimentation events, and readjusts resources and schedules to accomplish tasks. This individual will plan and adjust work operations to meet changing and/or emerging program requirements using available resources with minimal impact on work quality or quantity. They will facilitate continuous improvement in the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the services provided and integrate problem resolution into ongoing work without loss of workforce efficiency. In addition, they will demonstrate expertise in a variety of the fields concepts, practices, and procedures and may provide consultation on complex proposals, such as technical projects and strategic planning as a contributor/specialist.

The objective of this project is to support the AFGSC A5/8 with rapid capability analysis and technology transition activities. This individual will provide material and facility management support for multiple technology programs, and guide our growing team through research and development, prototyping and technology assessment, the creation of digital engineering standards, models, analysis, and experimentation.

Work as part of an integrated, interdisciplinary team working to support internal and external facing customers. Tasking includes organizing and leading tasks as defined by the CCIT Division Chief, interfacing with the customer, and working closely with project and technical leads providing support to our government customer base. The successful candidate will have a strong background in facility and/or material management, independently executing assigned tasks, leading meetings, and interfacing with industry partners.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for overall planning, direction, oversight, and administration of facilities and material management actions

Ensure full compliance with contract requirements

Implements and provides guidance related to processes and policies, oversees the work of staff, and recommends priorities of projects and programs

Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the fields concepts, practices, and procedures and may provide consultation on complex projects as a top-level contributor/specialist

Mentors project leaders to improve processes, procedures, and standards based on programmatic needs.

Allocates resources and sets schedules to accomplish program objectives including the quality, timelessness, and costs

Implements associated risk mitigation strategies, briefs senior management

Participates in program reviews and adjusts resources and schedules as needed

Plans and adjusts work operations to meet changing and/or emerging program requirements using available resources with minimal impact on work quality or quantity

Facilitates continuous improvement in the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the services provided and integrates problem resolution into ongoing work without loss of workforce efficiency

Accomplish program and mission goals by relying on extensive experience and judgment

Perform a variety of complex tasks with a degree of creativity and latitude

Provide consultation on complex projects

Interface with team leads and senior Government personnel

Interact with team leads and SMEs to resolve project or technical issues

Strive for continuous improvement with project teams

Adapt to new requirements and challenges

Provide verbal and written reporting to senior Government personnel

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree

5 years relevant material management and/or facility management experience in the DoD

Perform a variety of complex tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude

Consult on complex projects and contribute with other team members

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Ability to work with a team of multi-disciplined specialists

Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills

Ability to work effectively at all organizational levels, including a matrixed environment

Strong business acumen; proactively identify and resolve problems efficiently

Demonstrates strong records management skills

Proven ability to embrace and implement change in a fast-paced, rapid acquisition project

Experience with DoD program management practices, reporting, quality guidelines, and financial management

Knowledge of AF-mandated enterprise IT systems

Active DoD Secret (or above) Clearance

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Knowledge of Global Strike Command operations with weapons systems experience

DoD Program management training, DAU certification(s), or PMP desired

Experience in a Combatant Command, Joint or Higher Headquarters staff

Digital Engineering, DevSecOps, and/or Agile project management experience

Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance

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?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation’s competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Business Project Management

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Secret

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)