Description: The SA-TECH APSD-CSS Team Dedicated to the Warfighters Mission Today and in the Future

SA-TECH is actively pursuing the Contract Support Services (CSS) contract in support of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and their Prototyping, Instrumentation, & Experimentation (PIE) Departments Aircraft Prototype Systems Division (APSD) located at Naval Air Warfare Center in Patuxent River, MD.

The following job description is for an anticipated employment opportunity on the new CSS contract, which will be replacing APSD. By submitting your resume, you are indicating your interest in potentially joining the SA-TECH team on the program, should we win the award.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Type: Contingent Upon Award: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD (#APSD)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in weapons system test and evaluation, research and development, prototype development and certification; range operations and maintenance (O&M); facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a rapidly growing cybersecurity business. Our decades-long heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we have earned a standout reputation for expertly developing our employees while providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results to achieve complete customer satisfaction.

SA-TECH is currently looking for a Junior Project Manager to join our APSD-CSS staff to manage cost, schedule, and performance of our projects.

Typical Duties:

• Manage cost, schedule, and performance of projects.
• Determine and define project scope and objectives.
• Predict and manage resources needed to reach each objective.
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements and track project costs in order to meet budgets.
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan and provide updates on a consistent basis to stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Manage vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Manage less-complex projects with highly defined requirements.
• Works independently on routine assignments and receive instruction and guidance on more complex assignments.
• Work is typically spot-checked but is given detailed review when new or advanced assignments are involved.

Work Conditions:

• Work will be performed mostly indoors in enclosed buildings in an office environment.
• Work will include sitting, standing, walking and reaching.
• Work involves typical interaction, coordination and collaboration with others in a team environment while maintaining professional etiquette.

Requirements:

Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS/BA degree in a Business or Management discipline, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Management Information Technology.
  • Six (6) years additional relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelors Degree.
  • Associates Degree plus 4 years additional relevant work experience may also be substituted for a Bachelors Degree.
• In addition to the mandatory educational requirement, up to three (3) years of experience performing the stated functions is preferred.
• Current Drivers License required; must be able to be insured through companys vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to start date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Drivers Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

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NOTICE: All APSD Incumbents

SA-TECHs retention practices have evolved over the past 35 years of DoD service and have served us extremely well as we continue to support many highly relevant DoD contracts. We understand it is imperative that we retain and nurture well-established APSD personnel, developing them professionally in an environment that fosters growth as well as loyalty to the customer, the project and the team. SA-TECH has established unprecedented standards of teamwork and performance ready to support the ongoing APSD mission. As a result, we are reaching out to APSD incumbent employees to join the SA-TECH team as we prepare to be the successor to the APSD-CSS program.

APSD is the principal center of expertise in the design, development, fabrication, installation, integration, and airworthiness certification for aircraft modifications, aircraft components, and mission systems and supports all phases and scales of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and other Government agency requirements, from initial experimentation and demonstrations, system prototyping, and urgent rapid response, through to major fleet upgrade programs and production support activities.

APSDs artisans, engineers, project and support staff, and design/manufacturing equipment are housed in 60,000 square feet of engineering and shop facilities and 90,000 square feet of installation facilities at the Aircraft Prototype Facility (APF) at the Naval Air Warfare Center in Patuxent River, MD. APSD provides the people, processes, technologies, infrastructure, facilities, tooling, skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to develop aircraft integration designs and certify critical airworthiness artifacts, engineering data, and technical data packages with associated manufacturing and installation activities for programs and activities as part of the prototype maturation process leading up to low-rate initial production. This includes project management, systems engineering, research and analysis, electrical/electronic engineering, mechanical/structural engineering, reverse engineering, airworthiness analysis and documentation, mechanical and electrical fabrication, and flight certification coordination in support of the installation of these tests, systems, and capabilities into military and commercial derivative aircraft.

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Working at SA-TECH:

As a highly regarded DoD employer since 1989, SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal Supporting our Warfighters(link removed) Along with unparalleled stability, we have the ingredients for superior performance with a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment. As such, we provide a team environment, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce and to providing broad career opportunities throughout the United States.

SA-TECH provides employees with:

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Employee Benefits
• Continuous Training and Professional Development
• Ample Career Advancement Opportunities

Highlights of SA-TECHs employee benefits include:

• Medical plan with excellent prescription coverage
• Dental plan with orthodontics for children
• Vision plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-Term Disability
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Sick leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off options

SA-TECH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality. ____________________________________________________________________________________________