Junior Project Manager

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Junior Project Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 the status of projects.
• Be responsible for understanding and handling change management impacts (e.g. negotiating schedules/time).
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Develop and maintain a project schedule.

Salary Information: This position is expected to pay $70,000 - $95,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certificationsthat are directly related to the position.

Education and Experience:

• Must have at least six (6) months of direct experience in project management
• Must have basic understand of Earned Value Management
• Must have, or be able to obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

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

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain the required Secret clearance by date of hire.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, pleasecall (850) 362-6551.

CJ