MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking to add an experienced Task Leader – Project Manager I team member to support the Department of Energy (DOE) State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP).  The Task Leader – Project Manager I position is located at the Department of Energy Forrestal Building, Washington, DC. This full-time position is contingent upon contract award.

 

Essential Functions:

Provide guidance to the Contractor team that is responsible for achieving the objectives of the PWS, including but not limited to: Procurement, Grants and Budget Support Technical Project Management and On-going Oversight Project Management, Administration, Monitoring, Tracking and Analysis Oversight and Special Activities Technical Support and Crosscutting Efforts Programmatic Planning, Technical Analysis and Evaluation Technical Meetings, Facilitation and Information Dissemination Coordination and Technical Support Ensure the correct application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements. Utilizes a management structure that standardizes the project-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques. Manages the project across the project life cycle from initiation to closure. Maintains all project plans, project-related calendars, projects task plans, project budgets, and coordinates all associated Project Management Office activities.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. or B.A. in engineering, business administration, public administration, or a related discipline that provides the functional skills to perform the functions and responsibilities described in the position description is required. Four (4) years of relevant experience may substitute a Bachelor’s degree to meet the minimum education requirement. Eight (8) years of relevant experience is required. A Master’s degree in a related discipline may substitute two (2) years of experience in fulfillment of the minimum experience requirement. Should have considerable working knowledge of: Principles, practices, and standards of public sector project/program management Protocols and standard practices that pertain to assigned functional areas Research techniques and report writing Business English State and federal labor laws and regulations Analytical techniques applied to project/program management Obtaining, verifying, and evaluating general and statistical information Computer software utilized in project/program data collection and analysis

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Current and active DOE Q Clearance. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.

 

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Location: This is a full-time position in Washington, DC  20585, USA

Telework options are available with a requirement to be in the office at least three days a week, based on the level of in-person meetings and office needs.

 

SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

 

Benefits MELE Offers

· Hybrid remote/office work environment.
· Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
· Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
· Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation
· 401(k) with Employer Match
· Cross-training opportunities



About MELE Associates, Inc.

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT/Cybersecurity.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.