Program Manager - Job Training 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.
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
1C1X1, 13M
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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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 121 - 150 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ "You list 13M — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway