Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking experienced project managers to join a growing team of support staff to provide full-time immediate on-site technical and project support in a manufacturing environment at a federal site in Indian Head, MD.

This position will be full-time at the federal site in Indian Head, MD, and will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site, as well as from ERG's Chantilly and Arlington offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA. Alternative work schedules may be considered.

Job Description:

- Developing, updating, and maintaining project and production scheduling tools using Microsoft Excel® and Microsoft Project®, including action tracking spreadsheets, deliverable tracking spreadsheets, manufacturing calendars and schedules, program budgets, and staffing plans
- Working with management, engineers, operators, technicians, and vendors to coordinate project and production goals
- Analyzing program budgets and spend plans, addressing concerns, and communicating potential issues to management
- Analyzing and presenting project and manufacturing performance data and conclusions to management
- Scheduling, leading, and assisting project and production planning meetings
- Reviewing, compiling, and distributing documents and status updates to stakeholders
- Ensuring raw materials, intermediates, and products meet necessary quality standards
- Performing other various project support duties as requested by the client

Qualifications and Skills:

- Bachelor's degree (minimum GPA of 3.0) in an engineering discipline
- Strong interpersonal skills and self-motivated to engage with personnel
- Strong organizational and planning skills, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), meticulous attention to detail, high motivation, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with limited oversight
- Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
- Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance

Ideal Candidates will have:

- 3 or more years of project management experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Expertise in reviewing technical data packages and engineering drawings
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Federal contract or facilities experience
- An active secret-level security clearance
- Expertise in advanced Microsoft Excel, with the ability to develop and manage complex spreadsheets (including VBA programming and Lookup, pivot tables, and scheduling forms)
- Expertise in advanced Microsoft Project, with the ability to develop and manage complex projects (including scheduling dependencies, resource delegation, critical path analysis, task sheets, and Gantt charts) and troubleshoot existing projects

$95,000 - $125,000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If you're a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG's online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at Resumes-L[redacted] or call ([redacted].

As ERG is a friendly, flexible, inclusive environment and has clients who are committed to making the world a better place, ERGers are incredibly dedicated. We promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

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