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Lead, Project Manager

Intelligence and National Security Alliance, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


Job Information

Job Title: Lead, Project Management
Job Code: 35795
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT or Lexington Park, MD
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description

The Lead Project Manager for the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) program directs complex test planning and execution activities that support program milestones and customer commitments. This role interfaces with PMA-234, the Naval Air Systems Command test community, and operational fleet stakeholders. The position drives cross-functional integration, resolves high-impact issues, and ensures alignment of aircraft, personnel, and test resources to support safe and successful developmental and operational test events. This is a strategic, high-visibility role that shapes the success of a mission-critical electronic warfare development program.
Responsibilities

Travel up to 75%, including multi-week trips, to Naval and test locations as required.
Lead the development of integrated field test strategies and objectives to satisfy NGJ-LB technical requirements and program milestones.
Serve as the primary L3Harris liaison to Naval Air Test and Evaluation Squadrons and operational EA-18G Growler squadrons.
Coordinate with PMA-234 test and evaluation leadership to align aircraft availability, range scheduling, instrumentation, and support equipment for developmental and operational test events.
Partner with Systems Engineering, Field Service Representatives, and Integrated Product Teams to ensure configuration control, technical readiness, and disciplined test planning.
Identify and mitigate technical, operational, schedule, and logistical risks impacting test execution and program success.
Lead and support test readiness reviews, technical reviews, and operational readiness assessments.
Ensure accurate, timely collection, validation, and reporting of test data, findings, and lessons learned.
Provide clear, proactive communication and status reporting to leadership, government partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States security clearance.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years of experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years, or in lieu of a degree, 13 years of related experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, aircraft integration, or developmental/operational flight test activities.
Minimum 5 years experience with Naval Aviation test processes, NAVAIR procedures, and fleet operational environments.
Minimum 3 years leading complex project initiatives with large cross-functional teams.
Preferred Additional Skills

Experience with airborne electronic warfare systems such as NGJ or AN/ALQ-99.
Experience supporting EA-18G Growler operations or employment.
Direct experience collaborating with VX-23, VX-9, or operational EA-18G units.
PMP certification or comparable project management experience.
Experience in test planning, aircraft integration, or electronic warfare system operations.
Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Maryland is $91,500 - $170,500. This range is not a guaranteed offer and final amount may vary based on experience, location, and other factors. L3Harris offers benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Program availability may vary based on hire date, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
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Equal Opportunity and Compliance

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or other protected characteristics. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment screening where permitted by law.
Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Clearances may be granted only to U.S. citizens. Applicants may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility for access to classified information.
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