Program Manager (TS/SCI) {S}

Position Overview

You will be working closely with a talented team to create and deliver software products. In addition, you will have the opportunity work with members of our Leadership team to grow the business and influence the future at ARKA – Mission Applications. Our ideal candidate has an active TS/SCI clearance and has 10+ years of experience with 5+ years of Program Management experience delivering mission critical software platforms to DoD customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, contracts, business development, operations to ensure programs are running within scope and on schedule
• Liaison between the customer and engineering to ensure customer needs are clearly understood and met through software project lifecycle
• Oversee and manage one or multiple programs to include budgeting, contracts, scheduling and risk management
• Build strong and meaningful relationships with our customers

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
• 10+ years of total experience with 5+ years of direct experience in Program Management
• Strong leadership skills and business acumen
• Successful capture and business experience
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Effectively led briefings and strategy meetings for executive management, customer and government representatives
• Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences in pursuit of common objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus and Time and Materials contracts
• Experience leading Agile software programs and/or projects
• Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management)
• Experience as a supervisor or manager of a software team
• Experience managing and directing sub-contractors and/or vendors
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certified

Pay Range

$170,000 - $205,000

Location

Aurora, CO

About the Role

Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer, while also being a 20-minute drive from downtown Denver and 15-minutes to the Denver International Airport.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Schedule

Many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period.