Program Contract Manager

Manages program(s) to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Responsible for the delivery of an assigned program(s). Manages the planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery. Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports to senior management. Responsible for managing activities of external consultants and/or vendors. Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.

Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions. Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.

The PM Contract Manager is responsible for work efforts focused on five areas:
Maintenance Manufacturing Recapitalization (Recap) and Reset and Modernization and Technical Support;
Weapon Systems Maintenance;
Logistical Services in support of Production Management;
Staffing Services in support of Logistics Modernization Program (LMP); and Real Property Management, maintenance, and support services.

• Act on behalf of the company for all matters relating to the LEAD CLW contract. Responsible for success of all aspects of contract and program management.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the performance of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the contract, in accordance with policies and procedures tailored to the program.
• Leads program decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling, and overall performance.
• Monitors and reports to AFO management on the progress of program activities, and any conditions that may affect program cost or schedule.
• Directs and approves contract modifications, approves budgets, monitors contractual performance and costs, and takes action to correct discrepancies.
• Has overall responsibility for profit and loss on the contract.
• Implements, manages, and plans program operations per AFO, client, and agency health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations.
• Ensures quality standards are applied to all levels of the work and measured for effectiveness; participates in quality defects investigations and development of resolutions (corrective and preventive).
• Serves as principal liaison for interface with the client to report progress, provide briefings, and resolve issues; partners with customers to continuously improve performance and business relations.
• Supervises the program’s key senior support staff, including hiring, training, and monitoring and evaluating performance.
• Responsible for skills and professional development of multi-disciplinary team of professionals inclusive of professionals, engineers, scientists, technicians, craftsmen, and licensed trades workers.
• Work would include but is not limited to oversight of:
  Administration, Environment Safety Health and Quality Program, Project Management, Property Management, Personnel Management and Performance Requirements.
• Responsible for managing personnel, equipment, vehicles and facilities.
• Operationally manage subcontractors, vendors and consultants regarding contract support.
• Responsible for managing the work over three shift s.
• Responsible for employees performing work on a TDY basis both in the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
• Provide direction and leadership for department human resources, finance, contracts, logistics, and other supporting functions.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual budget information in accordance with the Program Planning, Budgeting and Evaluation (PPBE) process; ensure compliance with budget and contract funding.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable, and billing.
• Direct and oversee the logistics system including purchasing/acquisition, warehousing, distribution, maintenance, and accountability of Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE), and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to support ongoing operations.
• Oversee labor relations and ensure a positive working relationship with union(s), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) negotiations, grievance and arbitration processes.
• Coordinate with Akima Facilities Operations and other company resources to effectively obtain company support, to include personnel hires, employee benefit and record processing, travel and other expense vouchers, performance reviews, vendor set-up, invoice processing, time collection, addressing employee issues/concerns, etc.
• Work with Akima subcontract administration and pricing personnel to request subcontract pricing information (such as requests for equitable adjustment), execute option periods, and adjust subcontract value and scope based on changes to the prime contract.
• Lead proposal development for scope changes, REAs and pricing adjustments.
• In conjunction with your Environmental Safety Health (ESH) Officer develop,…