Junior Project Engineer

Position Title: Junior Project Engineer
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, exceptionally qualified candidates eligible for an interim clearance may be considered
Work Schedule: Day shift
Travel: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Junior Project Manager supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

The candidate will:

• Assist in managing a project throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure the successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and within scope.
• Oversee the project initiation to include the bid process, providing estimates, coordinating estimates from matrix resources, and coordinating with the proposal team for on-time delivery of a quality proposal.
• Be a part of a project team with the necessary resources to meet project requirements and leads them to successful project completion.
• Be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks, as well as issue resolution.
• Manage and reports project budget using earned value management.
• Build partnerships/relationships within the department, with external organizations, and the customer(s).
• Prepare reports for upper management and customers regarding status of projects.
• Be responsible for understanding and handling change management impacts (e.g. negotiate schedules/time).
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Develop and maintain a project schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must have at least 6 months of direct experience in project management
• Must have basic understanding of Earned Value Management

Desired Qualifications:

• Have experience leading facility upgrade projects
• Have a PMP certification
• Have experience reading blueprints and design plans
• Be proficient with Microsoft Project

Compensation:
Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications.

Application Instructions:
Resumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered. Candidates must be fully truthful in their application. Dishonesty or misrepresentation may result in disqualification and may be reported due to the federal contractor nature of this role. Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret clearance or eligible for an interim clearance will be considered.

About Aegis Aerospace

Aegis Aerospace is a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, Texas. We provide turn-key products and services in highly demanding and cutting-edge environments from spaceflight to cybersecurity. Our employees are highly skilled and range from systems engineers and cybersecurity analysts to flight hardware developers and space scientists.

For more information about Aegis Aerospace, visit us at www.aegisaero.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability