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• Identify opportunities to align with, or recommend changes to, policies that govern the operations of the ACT Innovation laboratory.
• Work with NATO Contracting, Budget, and Finance (BUDFIN) mechanisms to identify the best acquisition solutions that meet ACT Innovation requirements.
• Track and manage ACT Innovation software applications and infrastructure to ensure the environment supports agile software development.
• Collaborate with ACT Innovation team members and NATO BUDFIN to ensure agile methodologies apply to all product development and enabling functions as defined during onboarding.
• Support drafting, management, and execution of acquisition strategies, RFPs, SOWs, and evaluation criteria tailored for agile, modular, and outcome-based contracts.
• Promote modern technologies and approaches to inspire compliance with NATO's acquisition processes while enabling innovation.
• Facilitate vendor engagement and support transparent evaluation processes in line with NATO acquisition rules.
• Perform additional acquisition or contracting-related tasks as directed by the COTR.

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in contract/acquisition-related fields.
• Familiarity with NATO-specific acquisition publications, regulations, and requirements documents.
• Proven experience managing acquisition and contract strategies in defense/government institutions.
  
  Demonstrated understanding of Agile practices and ability to translate and apply them in NATO or national defense environments.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional teams and facilitating collaboration across technical, financial, and operational domains.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and drive outcomes.
• Ability to break down complex acquisition/contracting problems into measurable, manageable parts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to audience.
• Experience promoting modern technologies in acquisition approaches to achieve creative compliance with NATO processes.
• Some experience with modern software technologies and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Fluent in English (written and oral).

• University degree with at least 24 semester hours of business or management-related courses, OR DAWIA certification in Contracting/Acquisition, or equivalent.
• Active NATO SECRET-level security clearance or valid national SECRET clearance issued by a NATO member nation.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA's NATO Allied Command Transformation Group, within JOID, provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage.

We have a near-term need for a Contract Specialist (Agile) to provide onsite support out of Norfolk, VA.

The Contract Specialist will support NATO ACT with the following specific tasks: identify opportunities to align with, or recommend changes to, policies that govern the operations of the ACT Innovation laboratory. Work with NATO Contracting, Budget, and Finance (BUDFIN) mechanisms to identify the best acquisition solutions that meet ACT Innovation requirements. Track and manage ACT Innovation software applications and infrastructure to ensure the environment supports agile software development. Collaborate with ACT Innovation Team members and NATO BUDFIN to ensure agile methodologies apply to all product development and enabling functions as defined during onboarding. Support drafting, management, and execution of acquisition strategies, RFPs, SOWs, and evaluation criteria tailored for agile, modular, and outcome-based contracts. Promote modern technologies and approaches to inspire compliance with NATO's acquisition processes while enabling innovation. Facilitate vendor engagement and support transparent evaluation processes in line with NATO acquisition rules. Perform additional acquisition or contracting-related tasks as directed by the COTR.

Required:

• Citizenship of one of the NATO member countries.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours of business or management-related courses, OR DAWIA certification in Contracting/Acquisition or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience working in contract/acquisition-related fields.
• Familiarity with NATO-specific acquisition publications, regulations, and requirements documents.
• Proven experience managing acquisition and contract strategies in defense/government institutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of Agile practices and ability to translate and apply them in NATO or national defense environments.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional teams and facilitating collaboration across technical, financial, and operational domains.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and drive outcomes.
• Ability to break down complex acquisition/contracting problems into measurable, manageable parts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to audience.
• Experience promoting modern technologies in acquisition approaches to achieve creative compliance with NATO processes.
• Some experience with modern software technologies and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Fluent in English (written and oral).
• Active NATO Secret-level security clearance or valid national Secret clearance.

• Coordinate data life cycle management projects and data products executions globally to improve and progress clients to a world class data driven organization
• Work closely with business and functional area leadership to improve alignment and collaboration around data management globally
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver of defined deliverables for multiple projects and program which requires engagement from teams across multiple organizations
• Ensure execution and delivery meets the client expectations based on target outcome, timeline, and cost
• Own financial for their projects and programs, assist with resource planning, and facilitate between business and technology leaders across multiple organizations
• Establish and build relationships with business and technology leaders across multiple organizations, as well as compliance and risk
• Work across multiple teams and organization to coordinate and facilitate project and program routines - e.g. kick-off, status reviews, stakeholder meetings, change controls, tollgates, etc.
• Plan and coordinate delivery and dependencies
• Facilitate communication and collaboration to achieve the outcomes on time and within cost
• Dependency management with robust risk mitigation routines and impediment removal
• Provide status updates to stakeholders and leadership pertaining to expected outcomes, delivery, risks/issues, and schedule
• Ensure work delivered complies with enterprise change management standards
• Track the success metrics and reviews performance with stakeholders
• Oversee financials for GTS data spend against delivery commitment budget allocation
• Track all risks from RTE / Program for appropriate documentation, evaluation, escalation and mitigation
• Identify all SteerCo worthy risk escalation for GTS Data leadership in the assigned program
• Coordinate all required AgilePlan estimates for assigned program after identification and specification by product management

• 10-12 years' of applicable experience delivering AGILE software development projects
• Ability to provide end-to-end oversight at the PMO standard level for assigned program and projects
• Subject matter expert in enterprise change standards, financial management with a focus on execution and overall health
• Experience preparing for and facilitating program level routines including pre and post release planning, risk and issue management for assigned project/program(s)
• Experience partnering with program level technology leaders and architects to ensure solutions delivered align to defined strategy
• Highly proficient in project management tools and applications including GPP or PPRT, PCM
• Experience collaborating across business and technology teams to identify and mitigate risk and solve program level challenges
• Experience with Agile principles and JIRA software
• Able to communicate target outcomes, coordinate delivery, manage risks, ensure compliance to standards, and provide visibility into the health of their projects and programs

• Previous experience within the financial services industry
• Previous experience with client enterprise change standards and enterprise tooling
• Scale agile framework lean portfolio management and/or release train engineer certifications

Job Description

Salary:

Responsibilities

Project Manager will supervise concrete construction projects from beginning to end. They are
responsible for ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. The
Project Manager must have a minimum 5 years direct experience in commercial concrete
construction and hold a bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related
field. Tilt-Up and/or vertical experience is required. Project Managers will work directly with site
superintendents to manage job responsibilities together. They need to have ability to execute
and oversee several projects simultaneously. Project Manager to have strong skills to maintain
quality control throughout the project. Must be an exceptional communicator and have a strong
ability to work well with multiple groups. In addition to the ability to work thoroughly under
deadlines in a fast-paced environment, building and maintaining client relationships is an
essential part of this position.

The following items a Project Manager will also be responsible for:
Create and maintain project budgets and schedules
Weekly review of project labor cost with Superintendent to ensure labor budget is being
maintained
Manage project productivity, costs, quality and safety consistent with company policies
and practices
Meet with the operations team regularly to discuss form work, budget, schedule, logistics
plans, etc.
Communicate with the client throughout the process to ensure our plan is acceptable
Follow a critical path schedule and discuss the logic behind the sequence
Manage buy out of materials & ensure they are delivered to project as needed
Ask questions and brainstorm for the best way to build a complex structure
Solicit input from others, and share lessons learned with the team
Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements
Prepare and issue change orders, project proposals, RFPs, budgets, and preliminary
schedules
Prepare project communications
Track the progress and quality of work being performed
Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures

Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and
project team
Ensure clients needs are met in a timely and costeffective manner
Issue Contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, etc.
Maintain Contract Execution Tracking Log
Track & manage contemplated change notices and change orders in the database
Ensure all required project close out documents are obtained
Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive
attitude, and for developing this attitude in others
Keep the executive management informed about project status and issues that may
impact client relations

This position reports directly to the Project Executive with dotted line responsibility to the
Director of Project Management.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
Proficient in MS Project and/or Primavera and the MS Office Suite of products
Knowledge of the building development industry
Familiarity with construction methods and the building codes
Ability to identify and resolve complex issues
Knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting
5+ years of relevant work experience in large concrete construction
Extensive knowledge of concrete practices, formwork systems, means and methods
Knowledge of project safety and OSHA standards
Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment
Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Strong multitasking and organizational skills
Driven to learn more about the technical aspect of concrete construction
Ability to travel to jobsites outside of office area

In addition to the above listed minimum requirements, candidates who possess the following
skills, experience, and capabilities may receive greater consideration during the evaluation
process:
OSHA Certification
Bilingual (English/ Spanish)
AutoCAD/ Tekla

Job Description

Project Manager

PharmEng Technology has been providing quality services to leading manufacturers of healthcare and pharmaceutical products since 1997. Our specialists hold expertise in Commissioning & Qualification, Validation, Quality Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and Training to ensure that our clients can keep on providing the world with their cost-effective and high-standard healthcare products.
 
At PharmEng Technology, we strive to cultivate the best working environment where empowerment, passion and perseverance are nurtured while serving our clients to achieve their unique business goals. We are seeking a Project Management for an opportunity in Arizona on site.

In this role, you will be responsible for the cost-effective and timely procurement of production materials, supplies and services directly supporting our operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Strong communication, negotiation, planning and problem-solving skills are essential to success in this role.

Responsibilities

Objectives of this Role:

• Provide guidance, Lead/co-lead projects, manage own time to meet objectives, and plan resource requirements for projects across the department.

• Assure projects are completed with approved scope, budget, schedule, and alignment with the master plan.
• Effectively interact with leadership and partner with Operations to establish priorities and define requirements for portfolio of projects within the assigned area.
• Ensure our capital investments use the best technology, have the best outcomes for our business, and align with contemporary standards.
• Serve as subject matter expert for one or more processing areas.
• Interface with engineering team to ensure project compliance with applicable client standards, follow all best practices and comply with client quality standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS degree in Engineering or related discipline from fully accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years in pharmaceutical experience.
• Experience in transferring products from one plant to another.
• Good working knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and facility/equipment validation requirements.
• Identify and research potential clients.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Negotiate contract terms with clients and communicate with stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentations.
• User level computer knowledge for completing documentation and email.

Company Response to Covid-19
While we serve industries deemed essential businesses, PharmEng Technology will follow safe business practices and adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines. When possible, PharmEng Technology will allow remote work from home.
 
EEOC Statement
At PharmEng Technology, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. PharmEng Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.