Axiom is looking for a Project Manager (PM) who will serve as the senior contractor representative responsible for the successful execution of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) support for the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Strategic Capabilities (CG-SC) at the Navy's Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) in Norfolk, Virginia. The PM will be responsible for overall contract performance, workforce coordination, schedule execution, quality, deliverables, customer communication, and resolution of technical and programmatic issues. The PM will serve as the primary interface with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Coast Guard leadership, OPTEVFOR stakeholders, and the contractor team. Job Description: • The Project Manager shall be responsible for all Contractor work performed under this contract. • Oversee preparation, internal review, quality assurance, routing, and timely submission of technical and management deliverables. • The Project Manager shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). • Coordinate contractor activities with CG-SC-2, OPTEVFOR, Coast Guard program offices, warfare divisions, competency divisions, and other Government stakeholders • Manage subcontractor performance and integration, as applicable. • Oversee monthly status reporting, financial tracking, trip reporting, staffing status, and other contract-management requirements. • Coordinate and support Government meetings, technical reviews, working groups, program reviews, and stakeholder engagements. • Maintain awareness of concurrent test programs and identify opportunities for improved coordination, efficiency, resource utilization, and cross-program collaboration. • Ensure effective communication across contractor technical teams and Government stakeholders. • The Project Manager shall be available to the COR via telephone between the hours of 0800 and 1700 (Eastern Time) ET, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), and shall respond to a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within 24 hours of notification. • Must have a working knowledge of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition frameworks and T&E processes. This requirement may be satisfied by maintaining a DHS or DoD Level I Test & Evaluation certification or demonstrating equivalent operational acquisition experience. • Proficient in developing Plan of Actions and Milestones for delivering Operational Test and Evaluation or related products. Qualifications: • Required Clearance: Active SECRET clearance • US Citizenship • Either DoD or DHS Certified Acquisition Professional certificate for T&E Manager Level 1 • Demonstrated experience managing technical personnel and multidisciplinary teams supporting Government programs. Desired Qualifications: • Experience with OPTEVFOR Mission Based Test Design (MBTD), Integrated Evaluation Framework (IEF), MBTES, Test Planning, Post-Test Iterative Process (PTIP), or related OT&E processes. • Familiarity with Modeling and Simulation, Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A), Cyber Survivability testing, or mission-based/system-of-systems evaluation. • Experience managing OT&E activities involving Aviation, Surface, C5ISR, information technology, cybersecurity, or systems-of-systems • Strong executive communication, briefing, technical writing, and customer-engagement skills. Axiom offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance and matching 401(k) contribution. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)