Project Manager (with Scheduling Expertise)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As a Project Manager (with scheduling expertise) with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Develop and maintain integrated master schedules for complex and multi-disciplinary projects using industry-standard project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Kadasa).
• Collaborate closely with project managers, teams, and stakeholders to establish realistic deadlines, milestones, and deliverables aligned with organizational objectives.
• Monitor project progress against baseline schedules, proactively identifying risks, delays, and dependencies; implement mitigation strategies in accordance with project management best practices.
• Drive and coordinate task assignments and resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilization of personnel and materials to meet project targets.
• Lead regular scheduling and project review meetings, effectively communicating priorities, goals, and status updates to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Drive and track task and project completion, updating schedules and project plans regularly to reflect current status, changes, and resource shifts.
• Analyze schedule and project performance metrics providing actionable insights and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and deliver detailed schedule and project reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and key stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and resolve conflicts among project tasks, resources, timelines, and budgets, using proven project management techniques.
• Ensure all scheduling and project management processes comply with organizational policies, industry standards, and client requirements, facilitating continuous process improvement.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• CBP BI or TOP SECRET Clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree with 11-12 years of experience.
• Previous experience in Systems Engineering and Acquisition.
• Technically savvy, quick to pick up tools (e.g., scheduling, dashboard, MS Project).
• Understanding the Systems Engineering and Acquisition Lifecycles at DHS, CBP preferred (e.g., ALF, MD-102).
• Excellent writing, communications, and briefing skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and effective decision-making.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.