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Junior Program/Project Manager
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Junior Program/Project Manager to support U.S. Third-Party and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities.
- The Junior Program/Project Manager will support the development and execution of FMS initiatives, including program documentation, customer coordination, stakeholder engagement, and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
- This position will support PEO IWS 11 and its U.S. Government FMS objectives in Arlington, VA.
Job Description:
- Support the development and implementation of U.S. Third-Party and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) initiatives.
- Draft, review, and coordinate required U.S. Government documentation supporting Third-Party and FMS activities.
- Prepare for and participate in Third-Party and FMS-related meetings and Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with FMS customers.
- Interface with relevant government, international, and industry stakeholders necessary to execute U.S. Government FMS objectives.
- Assist with tracking and resolving PEO IWS 11 Third-Party and FMS actions, issues, and program requirements.
- Support coordination of program schedules, action items, deliverables, and customer requirements.
- Assist with the preparation of briefings, status updates, meeting materials, and other program documentation.
- Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to support successful program execution.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
- Must have experience supporting program or project management activities.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have the ability to effectively coordinate with government, industry, and customer stakeholders.
- Must be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple actions, priorities, and deliverables.
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Third-Party Sales, preferred.
- Experience supporting U.S. Navy, Department of Defense (DoD), or other U.S. Government programs, preferred.
- Familiarity with PEO IWS programs and organizations, preferred.
- Experience supporting Program Management Reviews (PMRs) or similar customer-facing program meetings, preferred.
- Knowledge of FMS processes, documentation, and stakeholder coordination, preferred.
Security Requirements:
- Must have an active Secret Security Clearance and the ability to maintain it.
- Must meet applicable facility and base access requirements.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal travel, less than 10%.
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )
Physical Requirements:
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).