Program Manager

Overview

This position is contingent upon Contract Award

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

The Program Manager will provide program management in support of all aspects of the contract.

• Serves as primary company point of contact on the PRTR contract.
• Management of program activities including ultimate responsibility for all operations, personnel, budgetary, and contract administration functions.
• Establishes performance standards for contract managers and leaders.
• Establishes minimum acceptable qualifications of engineering professionals and Subject Matter Experts.
• Prepares administrative and technical reports relative to contract requirements in adequate detail to ensure contractual compliance.
• Provides strategic oversight of major system development and instrumentation modernization efforts.
• Serves as primary point of contact for internal and external audit agencies.
• Serves as primary point of contact for resolution of non-routine personnel issues.
• Manages relationships with vendors and subcontract teaming partners.
• Serves as a senior manager with local and state organizations such as economic development and academic councils.
• Provides leadership and support for the organization’s ongoing operations and procedures.
• Provides options and enhancements to CEO to maintain the efficiency of the business.
• Secures the functionality of the business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.
• Maintains in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• As a member of the quality management team this position will have duties in support of the corporate quality management system which can include owning a process, writing documentation, participating in quality meetings, and supporting adherence to and improvement of the corporate QMS.
• Directs and provides leadership to contractor and sub-contractor teams working with local, State, or Federal government programs in accordance with existing procedures, applicable laws, and government requirements.
• Implements government programs through a risk and oversight approach for all phases of program activities; identifies risks and problems, proposes solutions, and provides timely and accurate contract deliverables.
• Develops and interprets programs, policies, and procedures in specific program areas, and provides leadership, coordination, and authoritative advice to top officials in the development of cooperative relationships, resulting in the formulation and execution of progressive and comprehensive programs that meet local, State, and Federal goals and objectives.
• Leads a group of employees in carrying out a government program, administering and carrying out program requirements and activities, and assures compliance program activities with laws and regulations.
• Ensures the effective management of the assigned program areas.
• Facilitates successful outcomes and continuous improvement of ISO management systems.
• Ensures that the management systems are used to execute processes as defined and not circumvented.
• Demonstrates involvement in the management systems by motivating others and participating in assisting in the identification of risks and opportunities, documenting processes, participating in audits, implementing corrective actions, applying lessons learned, and analyzing customer feedback.
• Champions improvement efforts within the company and must continuously communicate their support and promotion of these efforts.
• Directly participates in improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional technical experience, including:
  • Eight (8) years of specialized experience in the hands‑on development and rigorous evaluation/testing of major weapons systems.
  • Six (6) years of demonstrated Program Management experience over efforts of comparable size and complexity, including managing complex projects and…