Contractor Program Manager

Contractor Program Manager

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

• Innovative Projects: K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work:
  Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Based in Colorado Springs, CO, the Contractor Program Manager will lead program execution for a large Space Force Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (/IQ) contract for Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) missions worldwide. The program manager will be fully responsible for assigned programs and staff in Colorado Springs and the geographically dispersed contract locations.

• Single focal point for Government on all contract correspondence & matters.
• Responsible for all communication and actions required in performance of this TO.
• Responsible for all facets of planning and execution of the program, including technical and financial performance, program safety, program quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Defines program objectives, develops project plans, and allocates resources to meet business goals providing strategic direction, guidance, and support to ensure successful Task order execution.
• Conducts Program Management Reviews (PMRs), produces status reports, and accomplishes contractor manpower reporting. Supports teleconferences and quarterly Technical Interchange Meetings with the customer.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, communicating progress, risks, and issues effectively.
• Develops skills and competencies of high performing team and oversee talent development/capabilities throughout the program with focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable contractual, legal, regulatory, and corporate guidance.
• Plans, directs and monitors program budget.
• Accountable for delivering on time, within budget, and with high quality.
• Prepare proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budget and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Supports contract transition.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS degree and 12+ years of experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience is required.
• Must live in Colorado Springs, CO.

• US Citizen.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI is required.

• Solid understanding of satellite communications (SATCOM)/telecommunications.
• Experience with Wideband Satellite Operations Centers (WSOCs) and RSSCs highly desired.
• Exhibits exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness for problem solving and customer service.

• Ability to manage complex programs with a diverse and distributed employee population in a restrictive contractual environment.
• Experience with leading work teams in a continuous improvement environment with quality management tools, behaviors and practices.
• Effectively manages resources, schedules, budgets and makes technical business decisions;
  Understands and can apply risk management principles to day‑to‑day operations.
• Ability to communicate clearly at all organizational levels, both written and oral.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence customers and build strong relationships.

• Normal hours of operation (0730–1630 hours).
• 40 hours, 5 days a week.

• Must be willing to travel internationally, approximately 25‑30%.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

$169,600 –…