Total 785 business management project planning job vacancies in US - California - Thousand Oaks - Field/Remote

As a Project Management Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and implements detailed project plans to improve the organization's financial assistance processes and policies, including defining objectives, resources, and deliverables.
• Develops and implements innovative solutions to optimize financial assistance procedures and address emerging challenges by utilizing AI, automation tools, and other technologies to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Applies extensive knowledge of financial assistance (grants) to identify areas for improvement in processes and policies, ensuring enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in program delivery.
• Analyzes financial trends and data to inform strategic decision-making and future planning, ensuring that insights drive effective resource allocation and support organizational objectives.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders to support project initiatives and drive positive outcomes. Facilitates collaborative planning sessions to integrate stakeholder feedback and ensure effective project execution.

• The incumbent coordinates fire mitigation projects in relation to ROW Operations and Maintenance, develops recreational sites, and vegetation.
• Provides independent leadership, direction, advice, assistance, and guidance as necessary to complete projects in accordance with policy.
• Coordinates with the Deputy State Fire Management Officer of Fuels and Planning, and the District Resource and Fuels Program Managers to accomplish planning, implementation and NEPA compliance.
• Develops methods for solving new, unpredictable, and unprecedented problems, constraints, situations, and issues and consults with leadership on solutions.
• Establishes and maintains a professional, effective, and impartial relationship with Federal, State, and local agencies, entities, and organizations.
• Tracks, monitors, and oversees all current and proposed projects; is responsible for coordinating changes in the project scope, time, and/or amount through the preparation and decision of issue-specific decision memoranda.
• Formulates projects, develops objectives, and completes the required level of NEPA for each project.
• Leads an interdisciplinary team to assure NEPA and policy compliance on fire mitigation projects.

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an operational air planner for planning, scenario development, and execution of AF-wide operational level-of-warfare command and control exercises and experiments supporting Component Major Command (C-MAJCOM) and Component Numbered Air Force (C-NAF) level programs to provide a realistic environment to train Joint Force Air Component Commanders (JFACC), and Commander Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) and Air Component staffs, other service commanders and staffs, joint, and coalition organizations.

1. Applying military aviation experience, analyzes, develops and evaluates issues and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in C-MAJCOM programs.
2. Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and C-MAJCOM/C-NAF requirements
3. Monitors, evaluates, and actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques
4. Represents 505 CTS with a variety of command and functional area organizations.

As a SUPERVISORY PLANNING DEPUTY you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Responsible for developing resource strategies that solve budget issues with a focus on short- and long-term Defense Working Capital Fund (WCF) budget planning, activity-based costing, pricing development, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead actions and activities necessary for programming reviews, studies, requirements determinations, and recommendations for annual DWCF product costing, pricing determination, and, at times, general fund programming activities.
• Manage the coordination and response to USD(I&S), OSD Comptroller, OMB, and Congress resource decisions and actions based on budget submissions.
• Analyze and coordinate the sequencing and timing of key program events and milestones, methods for evaluation of needs and goals, and plans across the PPBE process for DWCF multi-year programs.
• Provide leadership with sound planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) recommendations and advice in compliance with laws, regulations, and policies for justifying, defending, and allocating resources to meet DCSA's priorities.
• Handle highly complex, sensitive, or ambiguous challenges facing DCSA and its organizations. Interact with, influence, and persuade high-ranking officials within and outside the OCFO, DCSA, and external organizations. Make decisions that have an impact within and outside the immediate organization and agency.
• Work with peers within the OCFO and across DCSA to address common issues and challenges, effectively communicate complex financial issues, recommended solutions, and/or the status of corrective actions to senior leadership.

• The specialist works with project leaders and interdisciplinary team (IDT) that are organized as needed to work on specific planning and NEPA document components.
• The specialist assures that the proper format, guidelines and procedures are used in the preparation of all land use planning and NEPA documents.
• The specialist reviews planning and NEPA documents and coordinates within the disciplinary team.
• Reviews environmental assessment documents, ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Assists in determining level of detail, scope of analysis, checks quality of the documents.
• The specialist works closely with the Office Public Information Officer and the project lead and managers to ensure adequate public participation in the planning process.
• Arranges or provides training to in the documentation procedures for analysis of effects of resource management action proposals and alternatives, land use allocations, and the monitoring and implementation of NEPA and planning decisions.

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy.

This rewarding opportunity is ideal for you if:

• You are skilled in advising on all aspects of a cohesive training and career development programs.
• You have experience conduct analyses to identify process improvements in identification, development, administration, delivery, and evaluation of training program initiative.
• You enjoy promoting employee participation in USPTO training and leadership development programs and prepare communications to present the advantages of certain opportunities.
• You are committed to continually monitor training expenditures and contracts to ensure alignment with funding plans and available budgets.

• You will provide analytical and system administration support to the Director of Contract, Grants, and Acquisition and the Director of Acquisition Information Systems.
• You will develop report formats and templates which articulate the inner workings of the ONR Acquisition processes and how they relate to the ability of the Science and Technology Departments to support Naval Research.
• You will review, analyze, interpret, and disseminate laws, regulations, circulars, and instructions from the Command related to the pre/post-award contracts and grants functions applicable to the various IT systems.
• You will perform routine auditing on system user accounts.
• You will modify, updates, and cancel policies and procedures as necessary.
• You will publish informational documentation to headquarters and subordinate Commands to inform, clarify, and explain precedent setting situations related to the various IT systems used by individuals during the pre and post award phases of awards.

• You will be responsible for analyzing current and proposed directives for conformance to style guides, clarity, and duplication or conflict with other issuances.
• You will establish proper filing procedures, ensuring accurate, up to date files, and proper records disposal is accomplished in accordance with policy.
• You will be responsible for administer the Management Internal Controls (MIC) Program, insuring that required risk assessments are completed, and vulnerabilities identified are mitigated and/or eliminated.
• You will identify solutions to problems and suggest alternate courses of action to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and ensure mission accomplishment.
• You will conduct periodic reviews to provide program feedback, provide updates and explore improvement strategies.
• You will gather and review information, reconciles data, and devises new modified methods to analyze findings and provide management advice and assistance in solving program problems.
• You will prepare documentation and initiates above program updates as required. Interprets regulations and directives, recommends revisions and/or adaptations.
• You will performing periodic review of current instructions to determine if updates are needed and administering the update process.

• Responsible for ongoing and special administrative duties and evaluate projects assigned by the supervisor or initiated by the employee to meet management and technical staff needs and the necessary coordination, liaison, and correspondence.
• Provide support to technical staff utilizing analytical expertise and technical skills for the collection, review, analysis and information coordination of World Trade Organization (WTO) notifications to the U.S. that impacts FSIS.
• Practices intense organizational and planning skills by assisting leadership and technical staff to achieve FSIS mission and vision with the integration of regulatory, inspection, and enforcement programs for food safety and procedures.
• Assists technical staff with managing and organizing projects and associated data related to day-to-day internal technical engagements and operations with a focus on food safety related activities to ensure organizational support.
• Applies working knowledge and understanding of information technology data systems and networks, for purposes of day-to-day technical information management and tracking and provide guidance to staff on use of these systems.
• Assists management and technical staff with technology and information management at internal and external meetings and conferences, using group meeting software.
• Assists the OIC in the planning and execution of in person and virtual meetings and events, including managing virtual presentations using information technology systems.
• Forecasts international developments potentially affecting FSIS programs from WTO notifications and contacts and coordinates findings and recommendations with other interested/affected FSIS Offices and technical experts
• Prepares findings, reports, briefing papers and other written materials regarding international food safety public health issues impacting FSIS on behalf of OIC management and technical staff.
• Assists the office by creating and developing talking points, PowerPoint presentations, correspondence, and other written materials in support of OIC technical projects and operations to assist with the operations of the office.
• Remains aware of any FSIS food safety updates that may impact OIC and international food safety and assists in creating and providing training or webinars on behalf of technical staff for outside stakeholders.
• Exercises a broad knowledge of administrative services software and data tracking systems to assist with the organization and tracking of all office projects, information, and correspondence.
• Develops sources of information for WTO notifications; identifies and performs analyses of the foreign country issues; analyzes the consequences and prepares and delivers written responses to assist in US reporting requirements.

This vacancy will close on the posted closing date OR at 11:59 p.m. EST on the day in which 50 applications are received, whichever comes first.


Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of administrative, management, and facility operations in meeting the established goals and objectives of the designated office component. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates such areas as proposed changes in mission, operating procedures and delegations of authority affecting administrative operations.

Performs comprehensive management analysis and evaluation, taking into consideration factors such as cost effectiveness, attainment of project goals and objective, and compliance with pertinent legal and regulatory guidelines. Provides guidance and advice on the most appropriate method of procedure of analysis and evaluation to accomplish missions and ensure optimum management strategy. Analyzes and evaluates new or modified legislation for projected impact upon major administrative operations and resources. Applies appropriate evaluation and measurement techniques in determining the extent of compliance with rules and regulations and/or in measuring and evaluating accomplishments. Foresees the pros and cons of alternative solutions and coordinates and integrates activities with other functions.

Establishes study methods and techniques to be utilized in substantive program studies and audits. Develops and employs advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of organizational programs. Gathers and organizes narrative and statistical information using generally advanced methods, techniques, and precedents requiring considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to administrative functions. Reviews and reconciles large amounts of data. Applies analytical and evaluative
methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning substantive administrative support functions.

Serves as a senior advisor to top managers. Develops recommendations for legislation to change the way programs are carried out and the projected impact upon agency programs and resources. Develops recommendations for program officials and supervisors and strives to have viable recommendations accepted by operating components. Recommendations include development of new or modified work methods, procedural changes, systems variations, and acceptance of new technology developments. Develops recommendations for improvements in program operations and to promote efficiency and cost savings. Evaluates, processes, and makes recommendations for effective organizational changes. Recommends areas and methods by which efficiency of operations can be improved. Provides higher management reports, evaluated information, budgetary proposals, and similar products necessary for effective direction of program operations. Develops modifications, revisions, and implementing procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. Participates in discussions, meetings, conferences and conference calls with agency administrators, senior subject matter and technical personnel, other federal agency officials to secure and provide information; investigate facts; present conclusions, recommendations, and alternatives; obtain concurrence; develop alternate courses of action; and mutually resolve problems. Advises management of unique conditions and issues which affect program activities and provides guidance on interpretation and implementation of new and revised legislation, policies, regulations, and procedures.

Serves as a senior analyst responsible for designing and conducting comprehensive management studies where the boundaries of the studies are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance. Establishes study methods and techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of organizational programs. Gathers and organizes narrative and statistical information using established methods, techniques, and precedents such as questionnaires, interviews, review of databases, and comparisons of past, present, and related program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel or substantive administrative support functions.


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Remote: This is a remote position
Position Description/PD#: 19775A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

• Perform studies and analysis of industry developments, i.e., regulatory changes, new legislative initiatives, new or revised environmental statutes, new technologies, legal restrictions, etc.
• Serve as an analyst, evaluator and advisor on the effectiveness and efficiency with which the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Electric Programs furnish and improve electric services in rural areas.
• Prepare regulations and bulletins for use by borrowers and Electric Program staff, as well as staff instructions for use by Electric Program staff.
• Evaluate existing and emerging program processes and procedures to correct program weaknesses, to improve current capabilities, and to meet mission requirements to serve customers in rural areas.

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

• The primary duties required are those necessary for the journeyman planning, provisioning, executing, evaluating, and reporting of testing of aircraft and their mission planning systems and capabilities.
• Incumbent is responsible for the management, maintenance, and administration of classified and unclassified information systems, devices, and computers to ensure compliance with applicable DoD and USAF requirements.
• Incumbent participates in, and assures integrated test program support for design reviews, Test Plan Working Groups (TPWG), and other test planning activities.
• The incumbent develops and applies appropriate and innovative analysis methods and techniques to the evaluation of the system under test.
• This position develops, prioritizes and reports on organization performance goals and objectives.
• Team building will be employed to provide integrated evaluation of the weapon system under test, continuous improvement in the evaluation process, and best response to the needs of the customer.
• Incumbent helps to ensure implementation of appropriate technical, safety, and security policies.
• Coordinates with discipline engineers to plan flight test missions for test execution.
• Communicates, builds relationships, and participates in teams.
• Conducts developmental test and evaluation of mission planning systems (hardware and software) integration to include test planning, investigating problems, data analysis, technical test reporting, and deficiency reporting
• Performs mission planning database files downloads and system updates to keep mission planning systems and aircraft aeronautical data current
• Provides mission planning subject matter expertise to the developmental test and evaluation team. Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of Technical Orders and aeronautical charts and data
• Maintains current knowledge of computer operating systems, networking, and DoD computer security practices
• Provides training to new engineers on mission planning requirements and software, as needed