Junior Project Manager

Avarint is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support the Chemical Test Division team in conducting Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) at Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Primary duties will include:

· Working with multi-disciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and technicians in the planning and execution of complex RDT&E programs. 

· Providing technical expertise and problem solving to support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical approaches, and training programs.

· Reviewing and continuously improving the QA/QC program to ensure that all reported data is accurate, complete, reliable and of high-confidence.

· Developing analysis reports that include methods, procedures and data including interpretation of results and annotating the file documentation; and performing technical and/or administrative reviews of files, reports, data sets, results and conclusions.

· Maintaining a safe laboratory work environment in accordance with all documented laboratory procedures.

The position also requires that the selected candidate possesses:  

· Past experience with laboratory work, preferably in the chemical and/or biological defense area.

· Excellent organizational skills and communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to appropriately communicate with colleagues, management and clients to plan and execute duties.

· Deep attention to detail and the flexibility and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Minimum Qualifications

· A.A.S. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or other related applied science or engineering discipline.

· A minimum of two (2) years of project/program management experience with DoD contracts, preferably in the area of chemical and biological defense.

· Experience reviewing customer requirements and developing technical approaches to testing and/or training programs.

· Experience with the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and monitoring program execution (cost, schedule, performance) through earned value management principles. 

· Experience with Microsoft Office software including MS Project, Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. 

· Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

· An active DoD Secret security clearance.

· Experience with Microsoft Office software (Access, SharePoint and Teams).

Special Requirements:  

Must be able to obtain and remain eligible for a US Department of Defense security clearance during the course of employment.  Candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Why Avarint:

· 401K – No waiting period. 100% vested on date of hire.

· 3% company contribution in the first year of employment, company contribution increases over time. Employee is not required to contribute to the plan to receive Avarint contribution. 

· Health Insurance – No waiting period – competitive costs. 

· Dental, Vision insurance after 6 months – Employer paid benefit for employees and dependents. 

· Life Insurance after 6 months – Employer paid benefit for the employee. 

· Generous paid time off, unlimited sick time and 9 paid holidays. 

 We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.