PROGRAM MANAGER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
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PROGRAM MANAGER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Canvas

Location: Niceville,FL, USA

Date: 2024-10-22T07:29:07Z

Job Description:

Job Title: Program Manager Support Specialist

Location: Eglin AFB, FL (Onsite)

Canvas is seeking qualified candidates to provide program management support to the 780th Test Squadron on the TMAS contract at Eglin AFB in Florida! The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force'sdevelopmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-ground and direct fire munitions. The individual should have a working knowledge of USAF and/or USN fighter airborne weapons systems, program management and DoD acquisitions concepts. The individual should have knowledge of DODI5000.89_DAFI99-103_AFMCSUP and able to assist in its implementation. Prior experience in developmental or operational testing is highly desired. Aircrew experience is highly desired. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Duties:

+ Assist in the acquisition strategy analysis and planning for the Air Force and Joint weapons development programs.

+ Assist program milestone planning, tracking, and scheduling, and assist in review of program direction and guidance.

+ Develop test planning documentation for an emerging weapons program.

+ Coordinate, schedule, and participate in method of test review, Safety Review, and Test Approval Boards.

+ Coordinate schedule changes, aircraft scheduling, and test coordination with internal and external agencies.

+ Forecast test assets and range requirements and serve as Point of Contact for test development.

+ Develop and analyze key program metrics, assist with program briefings, and review of prime Contractor and subcontractor performance.

+ Compile and report test data and metrics for monitoring and managing the test process.

+ Have good organizational skills to track and obtain all test-mandated approvals.

+ Ability to assemble and lead a team of experts.

Requirements:

+ Master's degree in relevant discipline and 10+ years of experience

+ Candidate must be analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented.

+ Able to work as part of a team and be able to prioritize and manage their work to achieve outcomes.

+ Ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements.

+ Familiarity with instrumentation, range, aircraft, aircrew, data and safety constraints associated with developmental test.

+ Experience with developmental testing in a classified environment.

+ Must have the ability to quickly understand the customers overall technical/logistical objectives and Test requirements and provide effective solutions.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with customer interaction and presentation capabilities.

+ Respond effectively to rapidly changing situations.

+ Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

+ Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Adobe Acrobat applications.

+ Desired Experience:

+ Special Access Program experience.

+ Experience or familiarity with MRTFB testing at locations such as Eglin AFB, Nellis AFB, Edwards AFB, China Lake NAS, Point Mugu NAS, White Sands Missile Range, and others.

+ Experience with hypersonic weapons development and defense acquisitions processes.

+ Experience with USAF and USN fighter/bomber operations and weapon systems.

+ Familiar with Air Force and Navy test processes and regulations, and with the DoD acquisition enterprise.

+ Experience developing creative strategies to successfully achieve high-paced testing milestones.

+ Knowledgeable in DT/OT test processes.

+ Understanding of procedures and processes of the Air Force Test Center and DoD regulations and guidelines.

Security Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret security clearance; TS/SCI security clearance desired.

About Us

Founded in 2007, Canvas, Inc. connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified , Fortune Best Small Workplace , Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas, Inc.

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

+ Competitive Wages*

+ Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

+ Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance

+ Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

+ 11 Paid Federal Holidays

+ Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts

+ 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting

+ Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs

+ Robust Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Referral Bonus Program

+ Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

+ Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance

+ Discretionary performance-based bonuses

+ And many more!

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas, Inc has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Canvas, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Canvas, Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources department at (256) ###-#### or ...@canvas-inc.com.

For further information on Canvas Inc, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.

If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.

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