Project Manager 2

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking to add an experienced Project Manager to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in the execution of its mission, including providing technical, programmatic management, environmental planning and logistics support services. This full-time on-site position is contingent upon contract award.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for assisting federal team members with negotiating requirements, program planning and direction, with the DoD (US Navy) and integration of activities supporting that program within the NNSA Nuclear Weapons Complex.
• Direct planning and execution via Warhead Side Sessions for joint US/UK weapon program research, design, development, production, modification, surveillance, safety and dismantlement.
• Assess current and needed capability and capacity of the NNSA weapons production complex for the assigned weapon program and coordinate necessary facility and resource planning based on this information.
• Provide experience-driven guidance to support the development of new or revised policies, requirements, and procedures for US compatibility assessment, qualification, production and procurement activities.
• Provides direction and guidance to design agencies, production agencies and various NNSA offices regarding weapon program workload commitment, including the allocation of funds, to support all approved planned activities and in the day-to-day resolution of design, production and logistical issues.
• Interface with design agency and production agency senior program leadership personnel in ensuring clear understanding of programmatic commitments and performance status.
• Ensure nuclear weapons complex integration in support of weapon program commitments and deliverables and is accountable to NNSA, US Navy and UK senior leadership for performance and achievement of programmatic commitments.
• Independently provide appropriate coordination and interpretation of NNSA guidance, develop new initiatives in support of established program objectives, and is considered an expert regarding the assigned program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current, active DOE Q Clearance/Top Secret Clearance with ability to acquire SCI.

• Bachelor's degree in management or business-related field. Eight (8) years of relevant experience is equivalent to a four (4) year bachelor's degree.
• Minimum seven (7) years of government experience
• Superior communication, organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in project management or PMP Certification.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

LOCATION: This is a full-time on-site position in Washington, DC 20585, Germantown, MD 20874 or Albuquerque, NM 87123 USA

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SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Benefits MELE Offers

• Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.

• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.

• Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks' vacation

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE Associates, Inc.

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE's services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.