Budget Project Management Subject Matter Expert

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking to add an experienced Subject Matter Expert Budget Project Management to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in the execution of its mission, including providing technical, programmatic management, environmental planning and logistics support services. This full-time on-site position is contingent upon contract award.

Essential Functions:

• Provide the technical expertise to assess Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs), Phase 6.x Process, relevant DOE Orders (e.g., 413.3B “Program and Project Management (PM) for the Acquisition of Capital Assets), Federal/DOE Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Processes (PPBEs).


• Integration support activities including assessing and recommending workflow processes to distinguish between the activities required to manage NNSA-HQ activities with those required to manage projects in the field. As directed, providing a liaison between NNSA Offices/Programs, other department offices and outside organizations.


• Track progression of line-item construction projects through such programs as Facilities Info Management Systems, G2, and iManage.


• Construct spend plans and submit work authorizations.


• Prepare monthly budget reports and track key milestones.


• Develop Program/Project Execution Plans.


• Develop and implement appropriate project management control systems.


• Evaluate technology options and conduct analysis of alternatives (AOAs).


• Support routine and ad hoc program/project reviews (e.g., Integrated Baseline Reviews, Quarterly Program Reviews, Product Realization Teams).


• Develop technical reports, management briefings, etc.


• Provide support and recommendations in conducting Stockpile Emergency Verification (SEVs); Logistics, Accounting, Planning, & Scheduling (LAPS-A) database upgrades


• Travel to provide programmatic support to technical interchanges and program meetings as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Current, active DOE Q Clearance/Top Secret Clearance with ability to acquire SCI.


• PhD from an accredited university or college.


• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification


• Minimum 25 (25) years of government experience, including a minimum of seven (7) years of experience with NA-10/DP.


• Superior communication, organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

LOCATION: This is a full-time on-site position in Washington, DC  20585, Germantown, MD 20874 or Albuquerque, NM 87123 USA

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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.  The salary range for this position is $260-270K.

Benefits MELE Offers

· 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-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, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.