JSM Project Manager Liaison

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking a full-time Project Manager (PM) liaison / Customer Relationship Manager. Project Manager Liaison will support project management tasks related to USG contract execution and missile deliveries. The PM liaison will perform as part a project team in Norway and US support team and have the responsibility to organize reviews of new orders, reporting, and project coordination to effect successful on-time delivery. The PM team has the operational responsibility for planning, establishment of sales orders, progress monitoring (sourcing and production), supporting actions, resource requests, prioritization and deliveries of the contract. The PM liaison will have a role for communication with all stakeholders in matters relating to their assigned projects.

PRIMARY ROLES:

• Serve as liaison between USG and KONGSBERG JSM Program Management team. Act as a KONGSBERG representative with USG on all issues relating to, but limited to project execution, deliveries, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and responses to requests for proposal (RFP). Responsibilities include bid and proposal, and negotiation participation.
• Interface with various internal organizations such as finance, compliance, procurement, engineering, configuration management, and operations.
• Responsible for the Risk and Opportunity Management process in the project, including maintenance of a Risk Register.
• Establishment of work packages to ensure that the project objectives and plans are understood and accepted by the project team.
• Plan the execution and implementation of deliveries.
• Provide the Project Owner with periodic status reports.
• Contribute to learning and transfer of knowledge through project execution.
• Ensure proper handling of information and material subject to export and re-export (e.g. ITAR, EAR) restrictions throughout the project.
• Facilitate communication and cooperation within the project and towards the Customer.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, management, business or a related field, as well as professional certification and related DoD / USG program management experience.

NUMBER OF YEARS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Five (5) - ten (10) years program management experience within DoD.

MINIMUM LEARNING TIME FOR THIS POSITION PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HAS NECESSARY EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) months

OTHER POSITION CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must have or be able to obtain a US Passport.
• Ability to travel, both internationally and domestically, as needed for purposes of installation, verification and demonstration of products. Trips will range from 1-2 weeks in duration
• After initial onboarding and training, travel will be approximately 15-20% of the time.
• Must be able to work as part of a team; positive "can-do" attitude.
• Flexible in ability to change priorities in order to accomplish changing team/corporate deadlines and goals.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT:

To comply with U.S. national security policy, employee must be a U.S. Person as defined in 22CFR120.15 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Specifically, a U.S. Person is a United States Citizen or National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Lawful Temporary Resident, Refugee or Asylee.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is part of Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG), an international knowledge-based group that supplies high technology systems and solutions to its customers engaged in oil and gas production, the merchant marine, and the defense and aerospace industries. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. performs final assembly and testing of Remote Weapon Stations. The company also performs repair and overhaul (R&O) of Remote Weapon Stations that come back from field operations.In addition to competitive wages, we provide an excellent package of benefits, which presently includes company-paid health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with competitive match, a 9/80 work schedule, life insurance, sick time and paid time off (PTO).

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• 9/80 Schedule
• Travel required: Approximately 15-20%

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alexandria, VA

Training:

• 3 months (+)