Operations Project Manager

Overview

FTI is seeking a highly capable Operations Project Manager to support mission-critical efforts on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB, directly aligned with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), and United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) mission priorities.

This role is essential to maintaining continuity across operational decision-support activities spanning Air Force acquisition, sustainment, and joint/coalition operational planning environments. The selected candidate will operate at the intersection of AFLCMC program execution and SOCOM mission integration, ensuring analytical products and insights directly inform capability development, sustainment strategies, and operational decision-making.

The Project Manager will lead day-to-day execution, coordinate closely with government stakeholders across multiple organizations, and deliver high-quality analytical outputs, briefings, and mission support. Success in this role requires the ability to operate independently in a dynamic, high-visibility environment, rapidly align to evolving mission needs, and provide trusted, decision-ready insights to senior leaders.
Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site FTI Project Manager supporting AFLCMC and SOCOM customers.
• Lead execution of logistics and product support team while integrating modeling & simulation and analytics efforts.
• Manage daily operations, tasking, and deliverables across the contract(s).
• Coordinate directly with government leads, PSMs, and senior stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings.
• Oversee and contribute to:
  • Data analysis and visualization (e.g., Tableau dashboards)
  • Reporting pipelines and decision-support products
• Ensure alignment with contract scope, timelines, and performance expectations.
• Identify and drive technology insertion opportunities (AI, analytics tools).
• Mentor and coordinate across matrixed teams.

Education/Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active DoD Secret clearance (minimum).
• Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS)) and 12 years' directly related experience, 5 years of which must be in the DoD (minimum), OR;
  • BA/BS degree and 15 years' directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD (minimum), OR;
  • 20 years' directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD (minimum).
• DoD / Air Force Program Experience
  • Prior experience supporting DoD, preferably Air Force or AFMC
  • Professional experience operating in a government-led environment with senior stakeholders
• Proven experience as a Project or Program Manager in an on-site customer environment.
• Ability to manage daily operations, tasking, and deliverables independently.
• Demonstrated ability to build and deliver senior-level briefings (O-6/GS-15/SES).
• Strong written communication skills (reports, summaries, weekly updates).
• Experience with Operational analysis / logistics / sustainment.
• Extensive Acquisition Management experience.
• Working knowledge in Air Force Aircraft maintenance.

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