OCONUS Technical Project Manager-Iraq

OCONUS Technical Project Manager

IRAQ

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY :

Comtech Systems, Inc (CSI) Government Services Division is looking for Technical Project Management candidates who will perform functions to support IT project management activities at unit level, this involves overseeing all aspects of the project, including leading a team on a significant segment of large and complex projects.

Candidates will be expected to work with a spirit of cooperation and must exhibit a tenacious work ethic while possessing the drive and critical thinking to excel in potentially tumultuous conditions.

• Prefer candidates with a valid US passport.
• Must have an active, current Secret Clearance.

ABOUT THE COMPANY :

At our core, Comtech employees are driven by innovation. We are leaders in the advanced global commercial and government communications market.

A career at Comtech enables you to design, develop, produce and market innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions.

You will facilitate and enhance the way people, businesses, and governments communicate around the world.

Comtech Systems, Inc (CSI) is a leading provider of mission critical solutions to government and civilian agencies with a focus on C4ISR solutions using any type of network, whether mobile, fixed, static, terrestrial, marine, airborne or in space.

In order to help our customers, combat a growing number of cyber-attacks on their systems, we provide training and certification and vulnerability compliance assessment.

Comtech designs, develops, produces and markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions.

We are technology leaders in the markets that we serve and conduct our business through Government solutions. Our market segments consist of : Tactical Communications, Space & Component Technology, Mobile Datacom, and Cyber Security Solutions.

PRIMARY DUTIES :

All candidates will perform the following duties :

• Receive operational guidance from unit Leadership and manage all project and task requirements accordingly.
• Provide advice to unit leadership on engineering efforts and provide technical recommendations for current projects or initiatives being considered.
• Apply Project Management best practices in the synchronization and coordination of the development and execution of all requirements, ensuring engineering projects are completed in a timely manner with quality results.
• Operate in environment that has requirements in frequent political-level customer engagement in a Combined Joint-Operational Military environment.
• Ensure all Contractor personnel receive proper training, care, and access to the tools, equipment, and materials necessary to complete project and task requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to key leaders and stakeholders to include consolidating the Weekly Status Report and reviewing the Projects Tracker for accuracy.

SKILLS REQUIRED :

All candidates will have the following minimum skills :

• Ability to work both in the office and in the field
• In-depth knowledge of satellite communication market
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Shall have good verbal communication skills
• Shall have good documentation and writing skills
• Shall have knowledge of government contract structure and execution
• Minimum 12 years progressive experience in design and development
• Minimum 5 years management and supervision of substantive Military hardware / software development
• Minimum 5 years systems analysis

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Management, OR an Associate’s degree plus 15 total years of recent specialized experience, OR 20 total years of recent specialized experience.

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in maintaining certifications related to the requirement of the position.

Comtech offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees :

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• LTD, Supplemental Life insurance and AD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Vacation accrual of 10 days annually
• Military leave and jury duty leave

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is 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 protected veteran status.