Program Manager- DAWIA Required

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive Program management plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client requirements.
• Perform scope planning by defining the project objectives, deliverables, and requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify and engage relevant project participants.
• Develop a detailed project schedule, identifying key milestones, activities, and dependencies.
• Integrate project tasks into a coherent set of events that maximize probability of meeting project goals and objectives.
• Utilize project management software/tools to effectively manage project tasks, resources, and timelines.
• Apply earned value management techniques to monitor project progress, assess project performance, and forecast future outcomes.
• Implement robust change management processes, evaluating and documenting changes, assessing their impact on scope, schedule, cost, and quality, and ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained.
• Facilitate risk identification, analysis, and mitigation activities, maintaining a comprehensive risk register throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform cost analysis, including the estimation and control of project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
• Apply quality management principles, conducting quality assurance activities, and ensuring project deliverables meet established standards.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project charters, requirements documents, change requests, and lessons learned.
• Cookordination project activities across multiple functional areas, ensuring integration and alignment of project components.
• Facilitate project reviews and audits to assess project performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate project closure activities, including lessons learned sessions, documentation of project outcomes, and final reporting.

Project Analysis

• Identify and collaborate with project stakeholders and their interests, conducting stakeholder analysis and developing appropriate engagement strategies.
• Analyze project requirements, ensuring their feasibility, traceability, and alignment with project goals.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance/TS/SCI eligible.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
• 5 years of proven experience as a Program Manager, successfully leading and delivering complex projects.
• Prior experience working with the DOD or government agencies.
• Previous DAWIA certification.
• Knowledge of the Defense Industry and familiarity with the DOD acquisition process.
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, clients, and technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Desired Qualifications

• Level 3 DAWIA certification in Program Management, Systems Engineering, or Contracting.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Strong understanding and application of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Experience in scope planning, estimation, work breakdown structure development, change management, cost analysis, monitoring, and reporting.

Benefits

MoveAmerica provides a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is available on a hybrid schedule, combining both remote and in-office work options.