Careers

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:

Open positions include:

Project Manager
Business Operations Specialist
Business Operations Specialist – Sources Sought
Contract Specialist
Accountant
Office Assistant

Project Manager

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 hr@ncms.org

Business Operations Specialist

Job Purpose:

The Business Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting diverse projects and other activities and maintaining exceptional customer service and organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Maintain project information, collect and maintain data files/folders, and develop presentations. Provide project meeting support as needed, including preparation and distribution of project meeting notes. Assist in the documentation and improvement of procedures.
• Assist in proposal preparation which may include content creation, editing, organization of content from multiple sources, formatting, and ensuring specified guidelines are met.
• Complete proposal audits including financial review, content research, and compliance checks.
• 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 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.
• 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

Business Operations Specialist – Sources Sought

Job Description: 

The Business Operations Specialist will be responsible for Sources Sought and other CTMA-related database and diverse projects and other activities and maintain exceptional customer service and organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with DoD customers to ensure rapid issuance of sources sought materials and announcements.
• Assess multiple complex industry submittals and prioritize best responses for DoD customers.
• Identify customer needs and collaborate with internal NCMS departments.
• Deliver verbal and written reports to NCMS Leadership.
• Grow Sources Sought process beyond CTMA.
• Become trained and proficient in specified core functions within the organization.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements:

• Must be citizen of the United States.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain security clearance.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office 365 experience.
• SharePoint functional knowledge.
• Effective communicator inwritten 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.
• Working knowledge of MS Access.
• Demonstrated history of working collaboratively with NCMS personnel.

NCMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contract Specialist

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 and Requirements:
In this role, you will be responsible for contract admin 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.  Tasks will include procurement and review of cost proposals.  The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and complex contractual negotiations in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

You must have working knowledge of contract terms and processes, government procurement, related laws and related policies and procedures (Uniform Grant Guidelines and/or Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as well as new security requirements specified by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

This is a high-visibility, autonomous role; you will work with multiple disciplines in a collaborative work environment.

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 5 years’ experience in contracts, grants, and other award administration are required.

NCMS IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Accountant

Job Description: Accountant

 Job Purpose:

The Accountant is responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, audit, reporting and policy functions and providing excellent customer service and issue escalation/resolution. This position is also responsible for payroll administration.

 Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit 990 annual federal tax report, State of Michigan lobbying reports, federal grant quarterly interest reimbursements, annual 1099 filing and others as requested.
• Prepare and transmit semi-monthly payroll including W-2 reconciliation, 941, payroll reconciliation and journalizing to the general ledger.
• Review general ledger to confirm entry classification and unallowable cost segregation.
• Process accounts payable checks weekly.
• Collaborate with team to prepare budget information, monthly financial statements and financial information for Board of Directors’ review.
• Manage travel policy to ensure compliance with government guidelines.
• Review audited expense reports to confirm validity of expenses and classifications.
• Maintain, assist, and train staff on travel and other policies, ensuring federal compliance.
• Assist in preparation of annual audit schedules and special reports as requested by staff.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and minimum of 3 years working in the field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and working knowledge of government regulations, specifically costing principles found under Uniform Grant Guidance CFR Part 200.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in payroll administration.
• Customer service experience in servicing both external and internal customers.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills and familiarity with accounting software.

 Preferred Requirements:

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state and funding regulations.

Standards of Performance:

• Quarterly financial statements and annual budget reports for the Board of Directors prepared by deadline.
• Monthly financial statements prepared and distributed by the 15^th of the month following board meeting.
• Government reports filed by due dates.
• Audit schedules completed and audited reports filed by respective due dates.
• Continuous improvement of existing systems and team efficiency.
• Excellent, ethical customer service standards maintained for internal and external customers.
• Innovate, collaborate and be accountable in each task.

NCMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Office Assistant

Job Purpose:
NCMS is currently seeking a full-time Office Assistant for its Ann Arbor office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage front desk operations, acting as first point of contact for employees, tenants, guests, and vendors.
• Ensure proper security measures are maintained during business hours by following established visitor registration procedures.
• Provide general support including scheduling meetings using Microsoft 365, mailings and deliveries, and setting up meeting rooms.
• Scheduling interviews for the HR team
• Maintain weekly recycling schedule.
• Maintain proper inventory of office supplies, kitchen supplies, and storage rooms.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office 365 experience.
• SharePoint functional knowledge.
• Effective communicator in written and oral formats.
• Demonstrated high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated customer service excellence.

NCMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER