Sr Program Manager with Security Clearance

About the role

IAP is seeking an experienced, results-oriented Senior Program Manager to lead a 15 person Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) engineering program providing Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) for new or existing capabilities in the field of protection and survivability for systems of interest to the customer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for coordination and formal discussions with the customers and the Government, including frequent customer interaction with the intent to sustain and improve customer satisfaction
• Interface with the KO, COR, and Government leadership
• Ensure that employees properly comply with the performance standards outlined in this PWS and as required by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Manage all contractor personnel
• Establish and maintain effective relationship with subcontractor support
• Ensure all deliverables submitted on-time or early
• Maintain cost control, financial reports, budgeting, and overall operating costs
• Prioritize work and monitor procedures, and programs
• Ensure continuity of support during contractor personnel changes
• Monitor operations, maintenance, repair, and service operations for quality control and contract compliance
• Confirm that management and contract reports are accurate before submission
• Working through Finance, prepare budgets and cash flows to manage project costs and revenues throughout the process.
• Develop labor and material estimates to support proposed project schedules.
• Interpret and explain plans, budgets, and schedules to administrative and support staff, subordinate supervisors, and client representatives.
• Responsible for client relations throughout the project life, ensures open and positive communications, facilitates change management and dispute resolution.
• Support proposal development to include proposal strategy, proposal management, writing, technical review and establishing basis of estimate.
• Responsible for the facility operations at the APG office
• Meets with potential customers to build company recognition

Requirements

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree required
• 15 years of experience in technology design and development
• Recent Program Management Institute - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; education and experience to understand complex laboratory operations;
• 2 years working within a research or engineering environment directly related to supporting efforts and requirements of the PWS;
• Higher degree can substitute for 3 years of experience (of the 15 years' progressive experience)

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks independently
• Excellent follow-through and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

This position is 75% program-focused and 25% new business growth-focused within the Defense market.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.