Project Manager- Workforce Development

Position Overview

Benedict College seeks a highly organized and accountable Project Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution of the Resilient Autonomous Systems (RAS) program – a contract-funded initiative supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). Reporting to the Dean of the School of Science and Engineering, you will serve as the central operational lead for research, outreach, evaluation, compliance, and financial tracking. This role is pivotal for ensuring smooth coordination between campus stakeholders and Integer Technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a master project calendar and coordinate schedules across internal faculty, external partners, and Integer Technologies.
• Track and manage program schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW).
• Coordinate preparation and logistics for ONR program reviews, audits, and site visits in collaboration with Integer Technologies.
• Monitor and enforce Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protocols and maintain secure, compliant documentation.
• Track contract-funded project expenses, reconcile invoices with internal finance teams, and support vendor management.
• Supervise the Outreach Manager/Event Coordinator and coordinate workplans with external evaluators, researchers, and outreach personnel.
• Prepare and submit monthly technical reports detailing research progress, outreach efforts, compliance activities, and project expenditures.

Key Deliverables

• Master project timeline and deliverables tracker
• Monthly technical reports aligned with ONR requirements
• Budget reconciliation summaries and invoice documentation
• CUI compliance records and quality assurance logs
• Site visit briefing packets and logistics plans
• Workplans and tracking sheets for external partners
• Stakeholder engagement summaries and debrief memos

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in STEM, Public Administration, Project Management, or a related field (required); Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience managing federal programs, preferably in higher education, research, or defense environments. Familiarity with ONR, DoD compliance, and CUI standards is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Demonstrated organizational, project management, and team leadership abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency with project management tools and financial tracking systems.

Additional Information

• Full-time, contract-funded position based in Columbia – Hybrid work arrangements will be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Occasional travel may be required for ONR site visits, meetings, and technical reviews.
• Evening and weekend hours may be necessary during peak reporting or event periods.
• Interested candidates should submit a Benedict College Staff Application, cover letter, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Academic.Affairs@Benedict.edu.