POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Lead m anage s assigned project(s) in accordance with priority , scope , and contract specifications and objectives . The Project Lead e xecute s project management and accountability methods and processes deployed during length of customer relationship, particularly those represented to customers as key value proposition s to their relationship with the c ompany. This position s erve s as customer point - of - contact and internal advocate during length of the contractual relationship. The Project Lead c ommunicate s project updates to management personnel. The Project Lead c oach es , develop s , mentor s , and train s direct reports to ensure their success. The Project Lead is r esponsibl e for ensuring project deadlines and quality standards are achieved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Create s , negotiate s , monitor s , revise s , and maintain s plans, schedules, and specifications thr oughout the life of the project Establish es and maintain s close, effective working relati onships with key customer staff Communicate s to management the successes, issues, financial status , and obstacles encountered on the project P repar e s accurate reports and updates to senior management covering project status, costs, and scheduling , as required Conduct s internal project reviews and e nsure follow-up of action items that result from reviews Act s as point-of- contact for project reviews conducted with the customer and e nsure follow-up of action items that result from reviews Coordinate s staf f schedules and other interested parties to meet the demands of the project Establish es project objectives , policies, procedures , and performance standards within boundaries of company poli cy and contract specifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

General office environment; required to use office equipment (computer, telephone/smartphone, photocopier); required to sit/stand for long periods of time May be required (on short notice) to work overtime/additional hours to meet deadlines; may occasionally require working weekend s and/or holidays, as needed May be required to travel by motor vehicle and/or airplane to customer's location and/or with customer to an alternate location to complete job requirements; estimated to be 10 percent or less

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Education:

High school diploma of General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required Associate or Bachelor o f Science (BS) or Arts (BA) degree in a techni cal field or equivalent work experience is preferred

Experience:

Minimum of five ( 5 ) years of experience writing and/or coordinating complete, complex technical documents is required Minimum of two (2) years of experience in aerospace, commercial or Department of Defense ( DoD ) industry is required Minimum of three (3 ) years of assisting project leadership in a senior role for projects in aerospace, commercial , or DoD industry is required

Technical Experience:

Technical expertise regarding client product line an d product development practices is required Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word , Microsoft Excel , and Microsoft Project is required Basic level of proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint is preferred Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat is preferred Strong understanding of authoring software and/or content management systems , such as XML editor (Epic), Adobe FrameMaker , and Adobe InDesign , is preferred

Certification/Licensure:

Certification or licensure in a technical field (automotive) is preferred Government/Military Common Access Card (CAC) to work on assigned contracts and/or projects may be required Secret clearance issued by the DoD may be required ;

Equal Opportunity Employer:

O'Neil & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, Vietnam Era or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.