Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US seeks an experienced and strategic Project Manager to serve in a team lead role for a client in the national security mission space. This individual will be responsible for cultivating and managing a multifunctional team in a sensitive environment. The primary workstreams include policy and process development, program management, internal and external stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and execution, as well as national security subject matter expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire cross-functional project teams, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, facilitating their growth, skill development, and career progression.
• Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement within the project teams.
• Provide high-level advisory support, best practices, and subject matter expertise on strategic organizational initiatives that strengthen efficient and effective policy, process, and protocol management.
• Assess programmatic activities and outcomes and offer recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships with a variety of subject matter experts.
• Help interpret and convey complex and technical mission-related policies, procedures, and programs using clear and concise language.
• Track and report the progress of numerous high-profile tasks and sub-tasks.
• Work closely with both federal and contract staff in furtherance of strategic priorities identified by senior executive management.
• Anticipate project needs and plan accordingly to deconflict and organize project priorities.
• Identify, plan, recommend, and implement strategic plans that meet the goals of executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities to introduce QinetiQ solutions that address existing and anticipated client challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Possess six to ten years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree, or three to six years of work experience and a Master’s degree.
• At least two years of experience managing a diverse, cross-functional, collaborative, and positive team environment.
• Experience leading organizations through transformation, and desire to engage with and solve novel challenges.
• Experience managing monthly status reports on projects; setting and maintaining deadlines for project deliverables to clients.
• Ability to quickly research and understand complex and technical mission sets.
• Produce high-quality work products in a dynamic work environment under tight deadlines.
• Previous experience in federal management consulting as well as homeland security, strategic communications, Congressional engagement, public policy, law, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively as a team, and manage expectations on a variety of projects and sub-tasks at the same time.
• Ability to maintain a security clearance from the U.S. government.
• Candidates may be required to provide a writing sample.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience building relationships with federal clients and managing expectations.
• Strong presentation skills, writing acumen and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience excelling in a fast-paced, complex, and fluid environment.
• Experience effectively communicating with diverse team, client, and organizational stakeholders.
• Experience navigating and mitigating risks associated with project management (resources, scope, schedule).
• Ability to step in and provide support wherever needed regardless of the task in support of the team and team goals.

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.