Program Director

About the role

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Program Director to manage a portfolio of federal IT contracts. This position will be located in Quantico, VA and will be a hybrid position expected to be on-site majority of the time.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.
• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
• Manages one or more programs of size and complexity, may manage an operating/field office, and supervises professional and technical personnel performing in their customary disciplines.
• Maintains aggressive efforts to achieve objectives.
• Prepares manpower staffing plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations.
• May be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff.
• Monitors contract, subcontract, and funding; prepares forecasts of program financial performance.
• Acquires follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and supports new business development by leading major proposals personally, or through subordinate program/project managers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 15+ years of relevant experience (or commensurate experience).
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• 15 years of operations, portfolio, and program management experience in federal government contracting.
• Minimum 5 years in portfolio or program leadership with meaningful responsibility for P&L and program financial performance, including revenue, margin, forecasting, budgeting, and cost management.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring multiple Program Managers and conducting program management reviews to ensure successful execution.
• Experience communicating effectively with internal executive leadership and executive-level government customers.
• Strong understanding of cost-plus contracts and managing vendors and subcontractor personnel.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Existing business relationships within the Naval Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) and understanding of the NCIS organization and business practices.

Pay

Posted salary range: USD $190,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 per year.