Program Manager

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure contracts are properly funded, executed on schedule and on budget, and with technical efforts aligned with the contract scope
• Submit accurate and professional contractual deliverables on time
• Cook up coordination among technical, IT, security, executive management, finance, and accounting teams to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget
• Plan and manage staff allocations for project success in a fluid research-based environment
• Manage multiple programs concurrently and collaborate with other programs to share resources to maximize benefits for the customer and company
• Manage unclassified and classified proposals and write programmatic sections of proposals
• Day to day responsibilities include: project progress tracking, project finance and budget tracking, personnel assignment and labor hours tracking, deliverable review and submittal, schedule, and progress reporting

Experience Requirements

• BS or BA, with the ability to comprehend and digest highly technical subject matter
• Experience as a program manager (on the industry performer side) for DoD contracts, including classified contracts
• Proven record of meeting deadlines, delivering on all contract deliverables, and attention to detail
• Experience in proposal management (unclassified and classified) and familiarity with proposal color reviews
• Demonstrated ability to analyze cost and schedule to identify program risk
• Demonstrable track record of successful customer, team, and company senior management interaction
• Ability to multitask and set priorities in a deadline-oriented, highly matrixed environment across several projects and teams
• Comfort working on programs building weapon systems in support of national security
• Strongly Preferred: Experience with a variety of contract vehicle types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, etc.), experience working with PIs and customers to ensure that research efforts prioritize development and demonstration of key enabling technologies, experience on programs developing, fielding, or operationally using hardware or software capabilities, MA or MS in engineering, management, or relevant field, at least 5-8 years of experience working with Air Force and Navy customers, An active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)

About Apogee Research

Apogee Research offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, FSAs, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Conveniently located in Arlington, VA, we are a short walking distance from the Ballston Metro station. We offer the choice of paid garage parking or a contribution towards a transit account.

Apogee Research, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.