DoD SkillBridge - Project/Program Manager

Planned Systems International (PSI) is an Enterprise IT services company who focuses on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. PSI supports the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), Command & Control (C2) Mission Systems (C2MS) task order focused on delivery excellence, cost/schedule fidelity, and mission outcomes. This SkillBridge role provides transitioning Service Members with real-world program and project management experience in an operational acquisition/IT environment-contributing directly to performance outcomes that drive Exceptional CPARs.

We are currently seeking a transitioning Service Member (all branches/ranks welcome) with strong leadership, organization, and communication skills who can coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules and risks, and drive results across Agile and/or hybrid programs supporting AFSOF customers and stakeholders.

Position Type: DoD SkillBridge (Fellowship/Internship) - Fulltime, Temporary (Unpaid per DoD policy)
• Duration: 90-180 days (preferred 120-180 days; target dates flexible based on command approval and candidate availability)
• Location: Onsite/Hybrid (CONUS) Hurlburt Field/Valparaiso FL Innovation Facility

• Program/Project Execution
  • Lead daytoday project coordination for C2MS workstreams (planning, standups, backlog/boards, sprint events, releases, and retrospectives).
  • Maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) and product roadmaps, track milestones, dependencies, and critical path.
  • Develop and manage project baselines (scope, schedule, cost), change requests, and variance analyses.
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
  • Facilitate communication across engineering, cyber/RMF, test, logistics, and operations teams, coordinate with government stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Prepare and deliver status reports, dashboards, and readaheads for IPTs, PMRs, and customer reviews.
  • Capture actions/decisions and drive closure with owners and due dates.
• Performance, Compliance & Readiness
  • Build and maintain RACI, WBS, and work authorization artifacts; ensure deliverables meet quality standards and CDRL requirements.
  • Track risks, issues, and opportunities (RIO); maintain registers with mitigation/contingency plans and quantitative scoring.
  • Support cybersecurity/RMF milestones, test readiness (TRR), deployment readiness (DRB), and sustainment handoffs.
• Financial & Contractual Awareness
  • Assist with BOE inputs, EVM-lite metrics (CPI/SPI), burndowns, and funding profile visibility.
  • Monitor subcontractor performance and deliverable acceptance against SOW/TO requirements.
• Process Improvement & CPARs Excellence
  • Identify process gaps and implement simple, auditable improvements that increase ontime/firsttimeright delivery.
  • Contribute to artifacts and evidence that underpin CPARs Quality, Schedule, Management, and Small Business ratings.

• Eligibility: Currently serving U.S. Service Member eligible for DoD SkillBridge (command approval required).
• Experience: 3+ years of leadership or project/operations management experience in the military or defense environment (team lead, NCOIC/OIC, flight lead, shop chief, detachment/division staff, or equivalent).
• Skills:
  • Strong planning, coordination, and written/oral communication skills.
  • Proficient with project/task tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent) and MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or hybrid delivery methods.
• Clearance: Active T3 investigation, with the ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent military training/experience.

• PMP, CAPM, Agile (CSM/SAFe) or DAU/Defense Acquisition credentials (e.g., PM, T&E, Logistics, ENG, Cyber).
• Experience with Air Force programs, AFLCMC/HN or similar C2/C4ISR portfolios.
• Understanding of RMF/ATO processes, DoD 5000/Adaptive Acquisition Framework, test planning (DT/OT), and logistics/sustainment fundamentals.
• Familiarity with contract structures (IDIQ, TOs), CDRLs, and EVM metrics.
• Prior work with Jira/Confluence, Azure DevOps, SharePoint/Teams, Power BI.

• Success Metrics (First 90-180 Days)
  • Schedule Fidelity: 95% milestone adherence across assigned workstreams; zero critical slippage without approved rebaseline.
  • Risk Discipline: RIO register maintained weekly; high risks have actionable, timebound mitigations; trend shows risk burndown.
  • Quality of Deliverables: 100% on-time CDRL submissions with 1 minor rework cycle on average.
  • Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive customer/IPT feedback on cadence, communication, and artifact readiness; contributes to CPARs "Exceptional" trajectory.
  • Process Improvement: At least two documented improvements (e.g., template standardization, dashboard automation, or handoff checklists) with measurable impact.
• What You'll Gain
  • Hands-on program leadership experience within an operational AFSOC C2 environment.
  • Mentorship from the Task Order Lead and exposure to government IPTs, reviews, and acquisition documentation.
  • Practical artifacts (IMS, risks, dashboards, CDRLs) to translate into civilian PM roles postseparation.
• Work Environment & Logistics
  • Work Setting: Hybrid team leveraging Agile ceremonies and Microsoft 365 collaboration (Teams/SharePoint/Planner/Lists).
  • Tools: MS Project or Project for the Web, Azure DevOps/Jira, Confluence/SharePoint, Power BI, and standard office productivity tools.
• Compensation & Status
  • This is an unpaid DoD SkillBridge opportunity for qualifying transitioning Service Members.
  • Participants remain on active-duty orders and continue to receive military pay/benefits from their Service during the fellowship.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.