Project Manager

About the job Project Manager
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Who we are

CTI is a leading software, systems, and operational support corporation, specializing in providing user-focused technologies for military and other security applications. We are dedicated to engineering solutions on open, government-owned platforms to ensure the right capabilities are employed on the battlefield.

CTI is seeking an experienced project manager with a warfare designator to provide leadership and strategic planning across several projects. The successful candidate will execute innovation and experimentation projects for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J81.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee project lifecycle from inception through completion, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and regulations.
• Review, assess, and develop project proposals, plans, and deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command requirements and objectives.
• Lead project meetings, working groups, technical information exchange meetings and other forums to provide subject matter expertise and guidance.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement project plans that align with military operational objectives, including tactical, operational, and strategic level warfighting scenarios.
• Team Management: Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, analysts, and military personnel, to achieve project milestones.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with defense projects, particularly those involving warfighting technologies or tactics.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with DoD stakeholders, providing updates, managing expectations, and ensuring project visibility at all levels.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure project activities adhere to security protocols, ITAR, and other relevant laws and regulations.
• Explore and integrate new warfighting technologies and strategies to enhance project outcomes and military capabilities.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices relevant tactical systems ranging from tactical communications to ordnance to advanced reconnaissance technology.
• Apply warfighting experience to evaluate capability gaps and propose innovative solutions.

This position is located onsite at Camp Smith in Hawaii.RequirementsNecessary Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, computer science, information technology)
• Military warfare designation.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in military operations and project management.
• Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet).
• Strong understanding of military doctrine, operations, and technology.
• Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar project management certification.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet).
• Strong understanding of military doctrine, operations, and technology.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to travel

Beneficial Skills And Experience

• Experience in DoD test and evaluation.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition system including appropriate certifications.
• Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience developing and implementing training curricula and modifying exercise scenarios.
• 10 years' experience in tactical aviation.

BenefitsCTI is a rapidly growing company offering the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• H.S.A. (partially funded by CTI) and Flex Spending
• Company-paid life insurance/AD&D and disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurances
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• 401k plan with Safe Harbor contribution
• Tuition reimbursement/professional training options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance
• Financial Planning Assistance
• Voluntary Pre-Paid Legal
• Flexible schedules with telecommuting options
• Service awards program

CTI is an Equal Opportunity employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.