Special Program Project Manager

Do you have experience in project management, construction management, facility management, project controls, estimating, planning and scheduling, and/or cost control?

Are you a highly motivated, organized, analytical, persistent and independent self-starter?

Do you desire to be part of a hard-working and dynamic facility design, construction, fit-up, accreditation and management team?

If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Special Program Project Manager to help us deliver fully operational, secure facilities to ensure Lab and Sponsor needs are adequately satisfied. The successful candidate will manage efforts throughout the project lifecycle, including concept design, construction, fit-up, start-up, accreditation and information system authority to operate.

As a Special Program Project Manager, you will:

• Design / develop and manage critical projects and initiatives to deliver fully operational SCIFs/SAPFs. This will include concept development, design, development of integrated schedules and project milestones, oversight of construction, accreditation, and ensure information system authority to operate.
• Serve as the group's subject matter expert (SME) at developing, managing and overseeing a variety of business-critical projects and initiatives, reports, deadlines, tasks, meetings, risks and QA issues. Collaborate cohesively with the Lab's SCIF/SAPF Allocation Manager and department leadership.
• Keep Senior and Executive department leadership apprised immediately of changes necessary to projects due to resource adjustments, scope creep, and/or other influences that jeopardize project completion on schedule. Recommend course corrections.
• Plan, organize, communicate, manage, control, monitor, and pivot in a dynamic environment while ensuring that communications lines are open within project teams to ensure project completion.
• Develop and deliver presentations and briefings to all levels of staff including executive leadership.
• Be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with all levels of lab leadership, including senior leadership and Lab executives.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering or other relevant field.

• Have 4+ years of experience in project management within a DoD, business, or R&D environment.
• Are experienced in providing oversight of project elements such as risk management, operational tasks, security and facility considerations.
• Possess advanced presentation skills including experience presenting to and incorporating feedback from senior-level stakeholders.

• Have worked with a broad range of staff and skillsets in order to establish project needs and delivery timelines and identify resource availability to ensure the most efficient path to project completion.

• Possess strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to develop and deliver briefings to executive leadership.
• Are proficient in the use of project management scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and/or Primavera.
• Are proficient in the use of PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Possess interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and analytical skills.
• Have the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities from varying stakeholders in a demanding environment.
• Hold an active Top Secret level security clearance and are able to obtain a TS/SCI level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Possess a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Associate Constructor (CAC) and/or Project Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification.
• Have experience with planning/scheduling techniques such as the Critical Path Method (CPM).
• Possess project management and estimating techniques required to communicate funding needs, status and time-phased projections.
• Have experience with design and construction reviews, facility fit-up, facility start-up and/or facility accreditation processes for secure areas such as SCIFs and SAPFs.
• Possess experience managing SCIF/SAPF construction projects throughout the project lifecycle with knowledge of build standards, best practices, lessons learned, accreditations, and associated timelines.
• Possess knowledge of critical project milestones leading to facility accreditations and information system ATOs.
• Have knowledge of Technical Security and TEMPEST requirements.
• Understand and can interpret building construction documents, including electrical, mechanical, and architectural specifications and drawings.

• Have completed an ICD705 Training Course.
• Have experience coordinating Construction Security Plans (CSPs) and facility accreditations through Contractor Special Security Officers (CSSOs) and Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSOs) for government agencies.
• Have experience working in a matrix-structured organization.

• Have experience defining and growing a newly created position requiring appropriate integration into an organization.

• Have experience developing and managing integrated construction and approval schedules from "cradle to grave", including budget, design, construction, facility accreditations and system accreditations.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity of perspectives, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contactAccommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.