Sr. Program Manager
On-siteColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Oversee project management oversight for sustainment, modification, and capability upgrade efforts across NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex and Legacy Space C2 systems, providing project management oversight of prime contractor tasks and engineering recommendations. Apply comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition principles, policies, and practices to assess program schedule and cost baselines, recommend viable solutions, and coordinate staff packages including public affairs products. Advise leadership on business aspects of funded projects, including requirements definition, budget formulation, contract strategy, and risk management, while drafting contract letters, briefings, and status reports for senior decision makers. Manage reviews of Integrated Master Plans and schedules, support Program Management Reviews, and evaluate proposals to support source selection recommendations. Monitor contract obligations and payments, assist with contract awards and terminations, and develop documents such as Statements of Work and Technical Direction Letters. Implement Agile concepts and processes in concert with Government and Prime contractors to expedite contract actions consistent with statutory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience
- Master's in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience
- Possess the advanced knowledge, experience in Air Force or Space Force acquisitions
- Has knowledge of DoD contracting processes and policies, and Sentinel/GSA Contracts/TDLs
- Possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline
- Able to manage multiple Prime contactors, multiple Contracts/TDLs at multiple locations/sites
- Has experience working multiple codependent projects simultaneously
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise
- Must be available for hybrid flexibility – subject to change per the government's discretion
- Must be available for travel to CONUS locations (approx. 10%)
Desired Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification
- Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM)
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Acquisition program office experience - highly preferred
- Proven experience overseeing 3600 driven Research and Development (R&D) efforts
- Experience managing DoD sustainment projects and programs, from a senior program management, financial management and/or contract management perspective
- Experience with cloud-based applications and containerization
- Knowledge of DoD contracting processes and policies
- Understanding of VCF, CCIC2S, NIIDE, and SUT with the ability to utilize software tools
- Acquisition program office experience
- Knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability to provide primary program oversight and management of task orders
- Advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an expert in Air Force/U.S. Space Force acquisitions
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