Program Manager
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Manage research and development efforts for Principal Investigators, profit and loss Directors, and executive management by ensuring contracts are funded, executed on schedule, and aligned with scope. Coordinate technical, IT, security, finance, and accounting teams to execute projects within budget while planning staff allocations in a fluid research environment. Track project progress, finance, and labor hours; review and submit deliverables; and manage unclassified and classified proposals, including writing programmatic sections. Monitor multiple concurrent programs to share resources and maximize customer benefits. Maintain active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Full-time in person role in Arlington, VA with travel required.
Required Qualifications
- full-time in person
- Arlington, VA office
- travel
- active (within the last two years) DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- BS or BA, with the ability to comprehend and digest highly technical subject matter
- Experience as a program manager (on the industry performer side) for DoD contracts, including classified contracts
- Proven record of meeting deadlines, delivering on all contract deliverables, and attention to detail
- Experience in proposal management (unclassified and classified) and familiarity with proposal color reviews
- Demonstrated ability to analyze cost and schedule to identify program risk
- Experience producing action items, developing metrics, and developing/tracking risk mitigation plans
- Demonstrable track record of successful customer, team, and company senior management interaction
- Ability to multitask and set priorities in a deadline-oriented, highly matrixed environment across several projects and teams
- Comfort working on programs building weapon systems in support of national security
- At least 5-8 years of experience working with Air Force and Navy customers
- An active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with a variety of contract vehicle types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, etc.)
- Experience working with PIs and customers to ensure that research efforts prioritize development and demonstration of key enabling technologies
- Experience on programs developing, fielding, or operationally using hardware or software capabilities
- MA or MS in engineering, management, or relevant field
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