Longenecker & Associates (L&A) is seeking a Project Manager and Project Management Specialist. This position will help support the National Security Sciences Directorate at ORNL in Oak Ridge, TN. L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. Job Title: Project Manager (Hybrid Eligible) Overview: The Project Management Office seeks a Project Management Specialist to contribute to project management efforts on large-scale scientific research and development projects. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Support principal investigators or project directors in facilitating and coordinating project activities, project reporting, sponsor communication, and other duties as assigned by project leadership. Work with project staff to develop and maintain schedules, cost estimates, assist with risk identification, and change control. Provide day-to-day support to the project with schedule and cost maintenance and status, and forecasting and assist in generating monthly reports on project status and performance; Perform ad-hoc activities as directed by the principal investigator or project director; Support the project management staff in preparing for various project reviews, including internal and external project status reviews. Deliver client mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. Qualifications Required: BS/BA in project management, business, engineering or equivalent Five years of applicable experience. Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be capable of working independently on complex tasks in support of team members. Possess advanced competence in Microsoft applications Qualifications Desired: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent. Possess a solid understanding of project management best practices and competence creating project schedules, performing resource loading, incorporating monthly status, and creating and maintaining the project baseline. Demonstrated ability of successful work in an interdisciplinary project environment and/or scientific collaboration that includes participants from academia, national laboratories, and other scientific organizations. Exceptional communications skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to a diverse audience. Experience working with senior level customers. Experience working on large and/or complex projects. Job Title: Project Management Specialist - Entry Level (Hybrid Eligible) The Project Management Office (PMO) seeks a Project Management Specialist to contribute to project management efforts on large-scale scientific research and development projects. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Support principal investigators or project directors in facilitating and coordinating project activities, project reporting, sponsor communication, and other duties as assigned by project leadership. Work with project staff to develop and maintain schedules, cost estimates, assist with risk identification, and change control. Provide day-to-day support to the project with schedule and cost maintenance and status, and forecasting and assist in generating monthly reports on project status and performance; Perform ad-hoc activities as directed by the project management mentor, principal investigator or project director; Support the project management staff in preparing for various project reviews, including internal and external project status reviews. Deliver client’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. Qualifications Required: BS/BA in project management, business, engineering or equivalent Two years of applicable experience. Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be capable of working independently on complex tasks in support of team members. Possess advanced competence in Microsoft applications Qualifications Desired: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent. Possess an understanding of project management best practices and competence creating project schedules, performing resource loading, incorporating monthly status, and creating and maintaining the project baseline. Demonstrated ability of successful work in an interdisciplinary project environment and/or scientific collaboration that includes participants from academia, national laboratories, and other scientific organizations. Exceptional communications skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to a diverse audience. L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.