Technical Project Manager - PPBE Coordinator

Introduction

ARServices is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager – PPBE Coordinator to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research and Development (RD) Directorate, Chemical and Biological Department, Research Operations Division (RD-CBC). This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals with strong financial management, PPBE, and programmatic coordination experience in DoD or government contracting environments. You will serve as the primary interface for Congressional response coordination (R-Forms) and lead CB Department-level Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities, including POM development, budget formulation, and execution.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely, accurate, and integrated support across the Chemical and Biological Department to advance research operations and warfighter-focused CWMD capabilities.

The Technical Project Manager – PPBE Coordinator will serve as the PMO Lead for the CB Department POM and act as the central coordinator for Congressional engagements, department-level PPBE processes, and high-level internal and external communications. You will facilitate cross-division coordination, support senior leadership meetings, develop strategic briefings and products, and maintain key stakeholder relationships to ensure effective alignment of resources with DTRA’s Chemical and Biological mission priorities.

This is a full-time position based at DTRA Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, VA, with minimal travel expected.

ARServices, Limited (ARServices) has delivered high-end consulting services across the Federal government for over 20 years. We specialize in providing innovative budget, financial, technical, and program management solutions. ARServices is purpose-built to address the complex challenges inherent to supporting national security missions. We combine the infrastructure and resources of a large business with agility, flexibility, and quick decision-making in our relentless pursuit of mission success.

Headquartered in Falls Church, VA and maintaining a national presence, ARServices offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future while advancing your career.

• Coordinate CB Department-level POM development, Congressional language (e.g., R-Forms, RFIs), budget formulation, and budget execution activities, including Budget Execution Reviews.
• Serve as PMO Lead for the CB Department Program Objectives Memorandum (POM).
• Provide support for planning, programming, budgeting, and execution activities and direct support to the CBC Division Chief for staff meetings and other internal Division activities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders in the Chemical and Biological defense community.
• Coordinate and consolidate complex, technical, programmatic, and strategic responses to support Division and Department initiatives to a variety of internal and external audiences, to include the advanced developer (CPE-CBRND).
• Create high-quality briefings and products for both technical and senior leader audiences.
• All other duties as assigned.

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with POM build and the PPBE process.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS) or Master’s degree (MS) in Business, Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience managing projects and financials (DTRA RD experience preferred).
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent communication and time management skills.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; ability to quickly learn new IT systems and software.

• 15+ years of relevant experience in PPBE, budget execution, or program management.
• Direct experience with the CBDP POM build.
• Understanding of tactical through strategic CWMD considerations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Joint Chemical Biological Defense Program systems (e.g., DAI, JICAP).
• Knowledge of DoD RDT&E policies, preferably with experience in the Joint CBDP.
• Prior DTRA or RD experience is highly desired.

* ARServices is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.*