Task Manager in Crane, Indiana at TRISTAR

TRISTAR is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Task Manager to join our team. The Task Manager leads mission-critical projects in national security with responsibilities including planning, execution and oversight of complex technical tasks in support of NSWC Crane. This is an onsite position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans that define scope, deliverables, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Coordinate project execution across Software Engineering, Cyber Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Contracts, Finance, and Information Technology teams.
• Manage project cost and schedule performance using structured project controls, including baseline management, forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Support and oversee Financial Management activities while ensuring reporting aligns with contractual obligations and internal governance requirements.
• Identify, analyze, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, with emphasis on technical uncertainty, supplier performance, compliance obligations, export controls, information security, and mission impact.
• Develop, maintain, and escalate mitigation and contingency plans as appropriate to support successful project execution.
• Serve as the primary interface for internal and external stakeholders regarding project execution, communications, and coordination.
• Support customer reviews, milestone reviews, readiness reviews, status reporting, and decision-making forums while maintaining clear and secure communications.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, defense acquisition expectations, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Support documentation, change control, audit readiness, configuration awareness, and quality management requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive team accountability and delivery discipline by facilitating meetings, resolving cross-functional constraints, tracking action items, and promoting collaboration in highly regulated, deadline-driven environments.

• Experience with formal customer reporting and structured governance environments.
• Must hold an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to remain stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move throughout the office to access equipment and materials.
• Frequently communicates with coworkers, management, and customers; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, project management, operations, or a related field. Equivalent experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, systems integration, or government contracting environments may also be considered depending on organizational standards.
• PMP, Agile Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certifications. The role requires working knowledge of project management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, stakeholder engagement, and change control.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of War programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.

TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges.

TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions. For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.

TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of War and other Federal Agencies.

TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.