FDA Command Center Program Manager

Olgoonik; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 6,000 - 6,500; Full time

Job summary

Olgoonik is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of commercial and federal technical security projects. The PM reports to the general manager and supervises professional and technical staff across multiple assignments.

The role requires extensive experience in project and contract management within competitive environments, with emphasis on budgeting, staffing, and operational planning for both domestic and overseas deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as business management, engineering, security studies, or related technical discipline.
• Experience leading professional staff and managing multiple projects in competitive environments.
• Familiarity with security operations, contracts, and federal procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance, direction, and supervision in the management and execution of technical security projects, including contract compliance, financial analysis, scope management, and hiring activities.
• Coordinates with government representatives and OS site leads to ensure readiness and compliance with requirements.
• Reviews statements of work and supports proposal and estimating efforts.
• Oversees SOPs, safety plans, and test and evaluation plans tailored to each project.
• Manages resources and applies quality controls to deliver project outcomes.

Skills

Contract management

Financial analysis

Staff management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Engineering

Security studies

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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FDA Command Center Program Manager

OS FDA Regular Full Time MD Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD, US

Salary Range: $6,000.00 To $6,500.00 Annually

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

The Program Manager (PM) for Olgoonik Solutions, LLC (OS) is responsible for the day-to-day management of ongoing commercial and federal technical security projects. The PM directly reports to the general manager of OS. The PM provides direct supervision over professional and technical personnel assigned to commercial and federal projects.

The PM will demonstrate and apply a broad knowledge of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments. The PM will apply complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures for technologies and operations used within applicable technical security markets. The PM will, on an as‑needed basis, assist with intra‑divisional efforts and demonstrate general business and contracting knowledge.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance, direction, and supervision in the management and execution of technical security projects to include contract compliance, financial analysis, scope management, and recruitment and hiring activities.
• Coordinates with Contracting Officer’s Representatives, Contract Specialists, Program Managers, and OS site leads to ensure OS is anticipatory, responsive, and compliant with known and emerging contract requirements.
• Reviews project statements of work (SOW) and assists with proposal and estimating efforts.
• Oversees the development of standard operating procedures, safety plans, O&M manuals, and test and evaluation plans specific to each project.
• Manages resources according to project requirements and employs quality control measures to achieve project deliverables.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position will supervise the PMO and assigned technical and professional staff.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in business management, engineering, security studies or an associated technical security discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of results‑oriented success in professional staff management or technical security operations in highly competitive and diversified organizations.
• Experience managing deployed personnel and projects in domestic and overseas environments is desired.
• Experienced in planning operations and staffing for future emergent requirements and presenting planning documents for customer review.
• Experience leading the PMO functions is desired, including budgeting, planning, customer service, travel management, operations management, personnel management, training, and security management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a broad understanding of technical security disciplines such as, but not limited to: countermeasures, emanations security, technology evaluations, threat and risk analysis, technical surveillance countermeasures, command center operations and contingency operations.
• Knowledge of deployment procedures and requirements, JFTR, DoS FAM and FAH, HR policies, passport and visa requirements, and personnel security requirements.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation pertaining to simplified acquisition procedures and micro‑purchase guidelines is desired.
• Must be able to execute a full range of contract and subcontract management, financial, human resources, procurement, security and other program management activities.
• Must be an effective leader and communicator who can work closely with senior government officials and staff professionals. Be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with government program managers, contracting officer representatives and government technical monitors.
• Must be able to analyze and summarize information and data, prepare management reports and invoices, and make sound and timely recommendations.
• Must be able to perform in an ethical manner free from discrimination or preference.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook e‑mail business software. .
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a cohesive and growing team. This position requires self‑motivation and the ability to work effectively with minimum supervision. Must be able to multi‑task efficiently, work in a fast‑paced environment on multiple projects, and have a strong attention for detail.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute is desired.

Security Clearance:

• None

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, t he employee must be able to stand, walk and sit for a prolonged period of time; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distant vision. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds, and travel in civilian aircraft or other mode of transportation

This position may require duties to be performed in austere or hostile environments, including active combat zones, where the employee may be required to seek shelter, and where there may be limited or unavailable comprehensive medical care. There may be stress, psychological and physical hardships, and the possibility of living in field conditions associated with this position.

Travel:

Travel may be require based on business demands and with potential for local travel within the D.C. Metro area. Temporary overseas travel may be required in high‑threat areas and in multiple locations. Domestic travel may be required for training and project coordination.

General office environment. The primary place of performance will be in the Washington D.C. metro area to include Annandale, VA and Silver Spring, MD.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.