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National Center for Manufacturing Sciences

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The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is a cross-industry technology development consortium, dedicated to improving the competitiveness and strength of the U.S. industrial base. As a member-based organization, it leverages its network of industry, government, and academic partners to develop, demonstrate, and transition innovative technologies efficiently, with less risk and lower cost.

NCMS enables world-class member companies to work effectively with other members on new opportunities – bringing together highly capable companies with providers and end-users who need their innovations and technology solutions. NCMS members benefit from an accelerated progression of idea creation through execution.

Eligible employees can enroll in a comprehensive, market-competitive total compensation package including:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • 403(b) Plan with Roth Options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Open Positions

Job Purpose:

The Business Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting diverse projects and other business activities while providing exceptional customer service.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Maintain data integrity and accuracy through validation, which will likely include comparison to and review of official NCMS documentation.
  • Collaborate with various business units to understand processes and collect data.
  • Fulfill data requests from internal customers through the running of queries in Power BI.
  • Create and manage Power BI reports/dashboards.
  • Maintain and assist in the creation of content for internal and external communications.
  • Respond to internal and external customer requests as needed. Identify customer needs and collaborate with internal NCMS departments.
  • Provide project meeting support as needed via attending meetings, preparation and distribution of project meeting notes. Assist in the documentation and improvement of procedures.
  • Assist in preparation and/or review of quarterly and final project reports
  • Maintain project information, collect and maintain data files/folders, develop presentations.
  • Become trained and proficient in specified core functions within the organization.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements:

  • Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Must have or be eligible to obtain government security clearance.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless legally exempt.
  • Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule; three days in the office & two days home.
  • Degree in Business Administration, Science/Technology/Engineering or related field or a minimum 5 years’ experience in an administrative role with customer service and/or technology focus.
  • Experience in Power BI a plus.
  • Abiltiy to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business data, how it relates, and the importance of it to the organization.
  • Critical thinking & problem-solving skills are required.
  • Microsoft Office 365 experience.
  • SharePoint functional knowledge.
  • Effective communicator in written and oral formats.
  • Demonstrated high level of organization and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver suggestions for process improvements.
  • Demonstrated customer service excellence.

NCMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format only by email to careers@ncms.org

Job Purpose:

The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is currently seeking a Contract Specialist for its Ann Arbor office. NCMS is the nation’s leading technology consortium that accelerates the development and adoption of cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities to drive American competitiveness.
Primary Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for the contractual administration for NCMS as well as subsidiary business agreements. You will educate and counsel multiple stakeholders on NCMS collaborative methods and policies, as well as regulations applied to federal award contracting and agreements. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex contractual agreements in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Essential Functions:

  • Review cost proposals and other forms to draft contracts.
  • Negotiate contracts in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual provisions.
  • Issue contract modifications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual provisions.
  • Ensure reviews and approvals are complete before contractual documents are executed.
  • Maintain contract records for audit compliance.
  • Research and analyze government regulations for legal and audit compliance.

Qualifications:

  • You must be a citizen of the United States, have or be eligible for security clearance, and be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 unless legally exempt.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 or more years’ experience in contracts, grants, or other award administration are required.
  • Working knowledge of contract terms and processes, government regulations (Uniform Grant Guidelines and/or Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, agreements, and close-out.
  • Working knowledge of cyber-security requirements specified by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Analytical thinking, risk analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

This is a high-visibility, autonomous role; you will work with multiple disciplines in a collaborative work environment. This position reports directly to the VP, of Contracts and Security Officer.

NCMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format only by email to careers@ncms.org

Location: Ann Arbor, MI or Remote

Job Purpose:

National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is seeking a skilled and dedicated Digital Enterprise Project Subject Matter Expert to join our team. NCMS is the nation’s leading technology consortium that accelerates the development and adoption of cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities to drive American competitiveness.

The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive technical support for the NCMS Digital Testing Ground (DTG) and Digital Proving Ground (DPG). These are AWS GovCloud environments used to provide value to certain projects NCMS manages.  This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Essential Functions:

   Project Preformation Support:

  • Provide technical support for all DTG or DPG-related inquiries during the project preformation process.  This requires a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and the DTG and DPG architecture.

   Solution Architecture:

  • Collaborate with project teams to architect solutions that meet project needs while ensuring security and other requirements.

   Project Cost Analysis:

  • Work with ISVs, project teams, and Managed Service Provider (MSP) to determine project costs, including ISV software and services costs, MSP professional services costs for environment creation and provisioning, MSP monitoring costs, and AWS infrastructure costs.

   Project Formation Support:

  • Assist the project formation team in creating Concept Papers and other necessary documentation.

   Project Turnover:

  • Complete project turnover packages for both the project preformation team and Digital Enterprise operations.

  Meeting Participation:

  • Attend and support project kickoff meetings, project status meetings, and project working meetings.
  • Participate in weekly MSP meetings to maintain accountability, provide input and direction, and ensure key metrics are achieved.

  Project Management Support:

  • Support the Project Manager with the creation of Statements of Work (SOW) and any other Digital Enterprise needs.
  • Provide technical support to project teams on instance types, containers, security, and other related topics.

  NCMS Digital Enterprise Webpage Content Management:

  • Support the NCMS Digital Enterprise webpage team by researching and proposing strategic content.

  Competitive Analysis:

  • Build and maintain a one-pager highlighting the benefits and differences of the DTG and DPG.
  • Learn and document the cloud digital engineering environment competitive landscape.

Requirements:

  • Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Must hold or be eligible to obtain government security clearance.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless legally exempt.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in project management and a technical support role.
  • Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in cloud services, particularly AWS.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package; opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment with career growth and development opportunities.

If you are a proactive and technically adept professional with a passion for supporting digital transformation initiatives, we would love to hear from you.

NCMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format only by email to careers@ncms.org

Job Purpose:

The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is currently seeking a IT Manager based in its Ann Arbor, Michigan headquarters. NCMS is the nation’s leading technology consortium that accelerates the development and adoption of cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities to drive American competitiveness.

Reporting to the Chief Digitalization Officer, you’ll be an integral part of a growing, dynamic IT team, working hands-on to support our organization’s goals.

This role involves overseeing the IT Department, ensuring that systems, networks, and technology services align with NCMS’ goals and operational needs.

Essential Functions:

  • Effectively lead the IT Department, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Manage and mentor IT staff, including goal setting, career development, and performance.
  • Collaborate with other departments to identify and address technology needs.
  • Oversee IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet NCMS standards and requirements.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the IT department and other business units, executive management, and external partners. Communicate IT strategies and initiatives effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Manage and track the IT Department’s annual budget.
  • Ensure the delivery of quality technology and support through effective needs assessment and system design, selection and implementation processes; interact with internal and external customers to define needs, evaluate operations and implement improvements and enhancements.
  • Oversee the development, design, implementation and conversion to new applications, environments and software programs; oversee network, phone, security, business system and other technology upgrades. Collaborate with and direct staff regarding security best practices.
  • Administer or oversee the administration of IT services by monitoring systems performance
  • Create processes and standards for selection, implementation, and support of systems.
  • Mentor employees in business process, technology and associated skill sets.
  • Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies; apply this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to senior management.
  • Responsible for continual improvement projects and review as they apply to the department.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT management and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements: 

  • Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Must hold or be eligible to obtain government security clearance.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless legally exempt.
  • You must have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7-10 years prior IT Management experience.
  • Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills
  • Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
  • Outstanding verbal and written skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and proven problem-solving abilities.
  • Extensive knowledge of IT processes and best practices.
  • Customer service focus with both external and internal customers.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong, hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, preferred knowledge of government cloud systems such as Azure’s GCC High.

NCMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format only by email to careers@ncms.org

Job Purpose:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning and carrying out multiple projects while considering contingencies and alternatives. While working closely with the program and project management team, this role provides leadership and/or support for each step of full-cycle project management. This role reports to a PMO.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Manage collaborative projects that meet technology and business needs of NCMS customers.
  • Guide the development of project concept paper, statement of work, work breakdown structure, budget, schedule, deliverables, roles and responsibilities, and subcontractor and consultant selection and management.
  • Complete final reporting and outreach as required.
  • Provide daily management of each project by developing and maintaining all project communications, records, and files.
  • Assure proper audit material maintained and available.
  • Maintain open and frequent communication with the assigned Director as well as all NCMS departments.
  • Strictly adhere to all rules and regulations as determined by the government, NCMS customers, and NCMS best practices.
  • Proactively promote NCMS and its mission by developing relationships with industry, government, academia, and professional associations.
  • Participate in technical seminars, workshops, and trade shows as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements:

  • Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Must have or be eligible to obtain a government security clearance.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless legally exempt.
  • Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule; three days in office & two days home.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two years working in R&D Project Management.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing, advanced technology, or mechanical maintenance environment.
  • Demonstrated competency in communication, contributing to team success, initiating action, and persuasiveness.
  • Demonstrated customer focus and continuous learning.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform administrative duties and to use basic office equipment and applications.

NCMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format only by email to careers@ncms.org

Job Purpose:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning and carrying out multiple projects while considering contingencies and alternatives. While working closely with the program and project management team, this role provides leadership and/or support for each step of full-cycle project management. This role reports to a PMO.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Manage collaborative projects that meet technology and business needs of NCMS customers.
  • Guide the development of project concept paper, statement of work, work breakdown structure, budget, schedule, deliverables, roles and responsibilities, and subcontractor and consultant selection and management.
  • Complete final reporting and outreach as required.
  • Provide daily management of each project by developing and maintaining all project communications, records, and files.
  • Assure proper audit material maintained and available.
  • Maintain open and frequent communication with the assigned Director as well as all NCMS departments.
  • Strictly adhere to all rules and regulations as determined by the government, NCMS customers, and NCMS best practices.
  • Proactively promote NCMS and its mission by developing relationships with industry, government, academia, and professional associations.
  • Participate in technical seminars, workshops, and trade shows as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements:

  • Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Must have or be eligible to obtain a government security clearance.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless legally exempt.
  • Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule; three days in office & two days home.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two years working in R&D Project Management.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing, advanced technology, or mechanical maintenance environment.
  • Demonstrated competency in communication, contributing to team success, initiating action, and persuasiveness.
  • Demonstrated customer focus and continuous learning.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform administrative duties and to use basic office equipment and applications.

Job Location: Bremerton, WA

NCMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format only by email to careers@ncms.org