Job Title: Project Management Support Specialist
Location: Arnold AFB - Tullahoma, TN - On-Site
Canvas is seeking a qualified individual to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force in project/program management efforts associated with specific test needs at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The candidate will provide a wide range of services including procurement support, contract administration assistance, and records management/administrative support for a variety of planning and executing projects.
Duties:
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Working knowledge of project phases (Initiation, Planning, Design, Execution, and Closeout).
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Participate in monthly project review briefings for our Air Force customer.
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Holding and/or participating in weekly/bi-weekly meetings for project updates.
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Advise the Air Force of any project disconnects, risks, opportunities, and overall progress.
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Assist with project oversight of complex projects of all sizes.
- Follow a structured system engineering approach that facilitates project milestone reviews including but not limited to; Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Verification Readiness Review (VRR), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA).
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Assess contractor documentation against project requirements.
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Assist in maintaining accurate documentation of project activities, decisions, and outcomes.
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Foster and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution across all locations.
Requirements:
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PMP certification desirable
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Minimum Education:
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PM1: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.
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PM2: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.
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PM3: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.
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Minimum Experience:
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PM1: 0 years of experience
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PM2: 0-3 years of experience
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PM3: 3-10 year of experience
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Substitutions:A Bachelor’s degree can be substituted with 6 years of relevant experience OR an Associates degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
- Security Clearance:Must be able to acquire and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
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Other Essential Job Functions:
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Highly organized with excellent communication skills
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Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
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5-10% travel may be required
About Us
Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.
Benefits of Working with Canvas
To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:
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Competitive Wages*
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Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
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Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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11 Paid Federal Holidays
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Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
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401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
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Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
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Robust Employee Assistance Program
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Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
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Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
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Discretionary performance-based bonuses
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And many more!
- Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.
Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to [email protected].
Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email [email protected] with questions.
For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.
