Description
About BlueForge Alliance (BFA):
Established in 2022, BlueForge Alliance operates with a culture and singular purpose to serve the men and women defending our nation with the best equipment, platforms, and systems. BFA accomplishes this by strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base. We are specifically focused on advancing and transitioning manufacturing technology; expanding the capacity of the supply chain; and growing and developing the manufacturing workforce.
Position Summary:
The Project Manager 3 is a career confident project management professional with operational independence and solid decision making and problem-solving skills. Assignments vary and are typically of higher complexity and quantity. This role successfully completes all project planning and monitoring activities without oversight and may oversee a small program within a Line of Effort (LOE). The Project Manager 3 manages a small collection of similar projects, develops Statements of Work, manages subcontracts, works with external partners, leads teams, and demonstrates expertise within a specific domain. The Project Manager 3 is expected to successfully deliver required products and services, as well as impacts. The Project Manager 3 contributes to the development of and revisions to LOE PM processes, procedures, methods and training materials. In addition to the following details, by being a BlueForger, you will be expected to uphold and exemplify our values of Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect, and Excellence. We uphold these values upon a backbone of humility driven by a culture of safety, vulnerability, and purpose.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage a small collection of similar projects or oversee a small program within a line of effort, ensuring alignment with organizational strategic goals.
- Develop and manage Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quote (RFQ), and subcontractor Statements of Work (SOW), and manages competitive bidding cycles as required.
- Lead and monitor project performance, ensuring milestones and deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
- Manage subcontracts, including tracking deliverables, reviewing invoices, and maintaining communication with external partners.
- Lead teams, mentor and train employees, and provide day-to-day oversight of project workflows.
- Assign project tasks strategically based on team members’ skills, experience, and strengths.
- Develop and execute detailed project plans, guiding efforts from initial requirements through successful delivery of key milestones and outcomes.
- Identify and assess project risks, proactively address potential obstacles, and manage risk response strategies.
- Maintain thorough project documentation.
- Prepare presentations, provide project status updates, reports and other materials as needed.
- Develop proficiency in BFA’s project management tools and platforms (preferably Smartsheet and Asana).
- Manage and allocate resources across projects within a program, ensuring interdependencies are managed to achieve collective benefits.
- Represent BFA at relevant conferences, symposiums, and industry events when required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Requirements
- Project management skills include the ability to define project scope and impacts, develop detailed project plans, and manage project deliverables and subcontractor invoices.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, including tasking others on the project team with deliverables.
- Able to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Self-motivated and independent worker.
- Effective team and resource management.
- Risk management.
- Budgeting and financial management.
- Expert judgement.
- Expertise in project management software, preferably Smartsheet and Asana.
- Knowledge of how Requests for Information, Requests for Proposal, and Requests for Quote are developed.
- Ability to develop and maintain independent and integrated project and program scheduling.
- Ability to align program with organization's strategic goals.
- Ability to manage interdependencies among projects to achieve collective benefits of program.
- Ability to manage and allocate resources across projects within a program.
Education, Certifications, and Experience:
- 4-year college education (Bachelor’s degree) in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing near-simultaneous projects.
- Experience leading distributed teams.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) or equivalent is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Remote/Hybrid Location Requirements:
Employees conducting work in a remote (or hybrid) environment are expected to maintain compliance with the employment standards set forth in the Team Member Manual and particularly mindful of the sections related to Remote Work Policy and Workplace Guidelines.
Travel Expectations:
· Expected travel: up to 20%.
· ** Periodic travel to HQ or DC office for meetings may be required.
Summary
Note:
BlueForge Alliance provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
BlueForge Alliance is a federal contractor, and many of the positions are security sensitive. As such, employment is contingent upon successfully passing required background and drug screens, including without limitation, criminal history check, education verification, credit history, and credential verification. This includes that you will be required to fully execute authorizing documents to allow the Company to conduct such background and other checks.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
The anticipated salary range for this role is $97,600 - $122,000, based on factors such as experience, skills, required location, and available funding. This range reflects the base salary and does not include any possible bonuses or benefits. Actual compensation may vary and will be determined during the interview process and in accordance with applicable laws.
The ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description outlines key responsibilities, but the position may include additional duties.
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience; 5+ years managing simultaneous projects; distributed-team leadership; U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility; PMP preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- managing projects
- leading teams
- managing subcontracts
Skills & Tools
Smartsheet, Asana
Job Details
- Category: Project and Program Management
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Bryan or United States or Washington
- Salary: USD 97,600 – 122,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Retirement plan
About BlueForge Alliance
A nonprofit organization that strengthens the U.S. defense industrial base through manufacturing and workforce development. — Industry: Manufacturing