Senior Project Manager - Retail Bank

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a Deputy Project Manager to support an ongoing project in the Oak Ridge, TN area. L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation, and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission-critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.The Deputy Project Manager will provide project and contract management expertise to the Y-12 Acquisition and Project Management Office (Y-12 APMO) Project Manager. Support will be in the areas of Project Management, including but not limited to evaluation of project performance, contract management, cost/schedule/risk analysis, project controls evaluations, coordination of project personnel, project stakeholder status reporting, project life cycle management, quality assurance, and project/resource planning.POSITION DESCRIPTIONResponsibilities include:• Addressing emergent issues by performing research and providing requested information;• Project planning, execution, and status reporting;• Coordinate personnel for project reviews (such as Annual Peer Reviews (APR), External Independent Reviews (EIR), Independent Cost Estimate (ICE), Sufficiency Reviews, Design Reviews, etc.);• Execution/implementation of contract and project requirements;• Identifying and tracking issues through closure;• Drafting input to project documents and presentations;• Review, analysis, and reporting of contract performance against cost and schedule baselines;• Identification/quantification of project risks and mitigation actions;• Configuration management, maintenance, and storage of project records and documentation;• Estimating and tracking project budgets and staffing plans;• Supporting corporate process development and process improvements;• Support employee and subcontractor management;• Respond to requests for estimate and development of proposals;• Provide supplemental support as need to project execution.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business Management, Project Management, or related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience,• Additional consideration may be given to professionally recognized training and certifications in related fields.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• Proven ability to solve problems creatively;• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices;• Proficiency with Scheduling, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat;• Strong communication skills (oral and written);• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills;• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful;• Ability to manage projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline;• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate DOE security clearance;• Ability to work in a diverse work environment;• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes drug screening, and inclusion in random drug testing program;• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values;• Ability to maintain a valid state driver’s license.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS• Experience on Department of Energy contracts;• Familiarity with the following applications: Unanet, Office 365• Ability to manage/analyze datasets using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Query, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate)• Strong business acumen, and exceptional inter-personal skills;• Active DOE-Q security clearance;• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle;• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.LOCATIONOak Ridge, TNPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSSuccessful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.SALARY AND BENEFITSAs an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.