Air Force Program Manager – East Region

Tetra Tech; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead the US Air Force client team in the northeast. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and project professionals to deliver complex defense programs with focus on environmental, engineering, and mission support services.

The role requires 15+ years in program or project management, Air Force or DoD experience, willingness to travel 5-10%, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of experience in program/project management with the Air Force is required, including projects in environmental, engineering, compliance, operations, and management.
• Willingness to travel approx. 5-10%.
• Knowledge of Air Force or other DoD/Federal organizations is required.
• Prior federal agency leadership or consulting experience is desirable; security clearance ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth strategies to increase client base in the east/northeast US across planning, engineering, investigation, remediation, and construction management services.
• Direct diverse teams in capturing strategies, proposals, and negotiations for new DoD contracts.
• Cultivate new and existing client accounts in the east/northeast US.
• Meet with key clients to present capabilities and strengthen relationships.
• Identify strategic partnerships for major government programs.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Written communication

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Program Manager to our US Air Force client team in the northeast based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement growth strategies to increase client base focusing in the east / northeast US for a broad range of integrated services including planning, engineering, investigation, assessment, remediation, compliance, asset management and construction management services.
• Direct diverse teams of scientists, planners, and engineers in developing capture strategies, crafting proposal response and leading negotiations to secure new contracts with DOD clients.
• Develop new client accounts and work with existing Tetra Tech managers and business line leaders to expand existing client accounts, focusing in the east / northeast US.
• Meet with key clients and potential clients to share Tetra Tech’s capabilities and foster stronger client relationships.
• Identify, develop and nurture strategic partnerships with other businesses for major government programs.
• Present annual targets and strategic opportunities to Operations Manager and senior leadership to help prioritize key pursuits for the current and future fiscal years.
• Prepare proposals, support projects, and perform technical work as necessary balancing sales and utilization.
• Work collaboratively with other experts in numerous locations across Tetra Tech’s broad US geography.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of experience in program/project management with the Air Force is required, including projects that could include environmental, engineering, compliance, operations, and management related areas.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 5-10%.
• Knowledge of Air Force or other DoD/Federal organizations is required.
• Prior experience working for a federal agency in a leadership role and/or in the consulting industry is desired. Civil servant service or active-duty military experience while engaged in project management related to operations or missions support services is highly desired.
• Professional registration and/or certification is preferred.
• Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance is desired.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Background Check: If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position typically performs work in an office environment. However, occasionally travel and onsite work may be required, which could require lifting 25 pounds of documents or equipment, traversing uneven terrain during site visits, and standing for long periods of time at public meetings.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This work is principally performed in an office environment, either from a home office or in a Tetra Tech office. However, there are occasional requirements to make site visits to client sites. This requires the ability to perform work in an office environment or outdoors while conducting data gathering site visits, participating in on-site meetings, and attending conferences or other training and business development activities off-site.

Language & Communication Skills:

• Must be fluent in English, writing and speaking.
• Must possess excellent writing capabilities and have experience generating reports suitable for submittal to clients.
• Is expected to make verbal presentations, including corporate qualification short-list interviews with clients and strategic plans to corporate stakeholders.

Other Skills::

Fluency with computer software including knowledge of primary Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS TEAMS and Outlook) is required.

Life at Tetra Tech:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

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