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Project Manager (FAA required)
- Noblis (Washington, DC)
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Responsibilities
Overview
We are seeking an accomplished **Project Manager** to lead and oversee technical and administrative activities supporting aviation safety programs within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Project Manager will serve as a key interface between government program authorities, technical teams, and contractor personnel—ensuring effective project execution, contract compliance, and mission success.
This position is ideal for an experienced professional who excels at managing complex technical projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining operational discipline in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
+ Serve as the **primary point of contact** for assigned task(s) or project(s), maintaining close coordination with FAA program representatives and government stakeholders.
+ Plan, organize, and direct project execution, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, technical objectives, and schedule commitments.
+ Develop and implement **project management procedures** covering scheduling, technical reviews, cost control, and reporting.
+ Supervise daily project operations, including technical, administrative, and maintenance support functions.
+ Monitor project performance against established milestones, deliverables, and quality standards, providing regular status and financial reports.
+ Manage **financial, contractual, and administrative aspects** of assigned task(s), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accountability.
+ Oversee **onboarding and offboarding** of project personnel, including coordination of equipment issuance/return, security clearance, and FAA badging processes.
+ Support staffing and resource allocation to meet dynamic program priorities.
+ Promote effective communication and collaboration among team members, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
+ **U.s. citizen or green card permanent resident (3+ years U.S. residency)**
+ **Experience with FAA and the environment.**
+ **Education:**
+ Master’s degree in a related field and **5+ years** of performance-based management and supervisory experience across technical programs/projects.
+ _OR_ a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and **10+ years** of related program or project management experience supporting technical aviation contracts.
+ **Certification:**
+ **Project Management Professional (PMP)** or equivalent project/program management certification (required).
+ Minimum **3 years of applied experience** managing complex projects in a federal or technical environment.
+ **Experience:**
+ Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams under performance-based contracts.
+ Proven success in managing cost, schedule, and performance for technical aviation or safety-related programs.
+ Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience engaging directly with government program authorities and technical staff.
+ Experience managing personnel onboarding/offboarding, equipment accountability, and security/badging compliance.
Desired Qualifications
+ Experience with **FAA** programs or other Department of Transportation (DOT) technical contracts.
+ Familiarity with **FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS)** processes, investment planning, or aviation safety operations.
+ Experience in **aviation systems engineering, certification, safety oversight, or air traffic operations** environments.
**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON AWARD AND POSITION AVAILABILITY**
Overview
Noblis (http://www.noblis.org/) and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI , and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us (https://careers.noblis.org/about-noblis/)
Why work at a Noblis company?
Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards (http://www.noblis.org/about/Awards/) . Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.
* _Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements_
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us (https://careers.noblis.org/contact-us/) .
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Total Rewards
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits (https://careers.noblis.org/benefits/) page on our Careers (https://careers.noblis.org/) site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range
USD $115,500.00 - USD $180,525.00 /Yr.
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