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UFA, Inc.

Program Manager - Job Training Program

Job Training All branchesDefense Industrial BaseNational Security
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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
Duration not listed
Locations
1 location in Maryland
Career field
Business and Financial Operations, Management
Target MOS/ratings
1C1X1, 13M

About the program

UFA, Inc is operating as an approved DoD SkillBridge Industry Partner. Must be eligible for DoD SkillBridge Program and meet SkillBridge qualifications. We are seeking transitioning military members who are interested in and passionate about growing their skillsets as a Project Manager while working in the air traffic simulation and training technologies industry. The team at UFA, Inc values innovative and critical thinkers, being action-oriented, intellectual humility, and continuous reflection of self and processes.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Successful candidate(s) will be using their Project Management expertise and experience to support both internal UFA and external Customer activities. Specific responsibilities include the following: - Determine and define project scope, requirements, and objectives - Manage the project lifecycle from Proposal Development to Project Delivery - Serve as the single point of contact between UFA and the customer(s) for Project decisions - Collaborate with distributed UFA and Customer project teams, both domestic and international - Develop and manage detailed project schedules, including resource needs - Report on project progress to key internal and external stakeholders - Coordinate with vendors and suppliers and communicate expected deliverables in support of logistics for domestic and international deliveries - Measure project performance to identify opportunities of improvement - Utilize Project Management tools to allow for industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution

Eligibility & prerequisites

Forward thinking innovation and initiative, process improvement, leadership and team building, communication, influencing and negotiating, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and planning and resource management.

In person training will occur in Gaithersburg, Maryland; however, remote training and work will be primary method. Desired Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field - Minimum of 5 years of Project Management or related experience - Minimum of 1 year experience with international logistics support, including export and customs documentation - Proven ability to solve problems creatively - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills - Excellent oral and written communications skills - Experience on US Government or FAA programs preferred - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred - Due to US Government Security requirements regarding Contractors working on Government Programs, successful candidate(s) must be qualified to apply for a Position of Public Trust clearance - Domestic and International travel may be required

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ