Junior Program Manager

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Beaver Creek (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Junior Program Manager to support the DAF PAE C3BM office. This role requires collaboration across multiple organizations and will be located at Wright-Patterson AFB and MTSI’s Beavercreek, Ohio location.

The candidate will help develop capability roadmaps and assist in contract documentation and risk management. Responsibilities include supporting program reviews, preparing program documentation, and coordinating with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of DoD contracts/programs experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, scheduling software, and collaboration tools.
• 1+ years of experience operating in a secure environment (SCIF, SAPF).
• Knowledge of program management tools and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of capability roadmaps for incremental delivery of technologies and capabilities.
• Assist in developing solicitation documents.
• Assist in ensuring contract requirements are executed per regulations and procedures (FAR/DFAR).
• Assist in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle.
• Support program leadership and team communication across members.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Virtual collaboration tools

Secure environment experience

Program management knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Cameo

Earned value tools

Job description

This Junior Program Manager position with MTSI will support the DAF PAE C3BM office. This position requires active collaboration across multiple organizations and lines of effort. This position will be located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and MTSI’s Beavercreek, Ohio location.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Assist in development of capability roadmaps for incremental delivery of technologies and capabilities and acquisition of complex system-of-systems capabilities.
• Assist in developing solicitation documents.
• Assist in ensuring that contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations).
• Assist in formally identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle.
• Support program leadership and assist team lead with intra-team communication and cooperation among team members.
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Report program status to senior management monthly.
• Support POM planning process and development activities.
• Assist in timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied, and program documentation and deliverables are properly recorded.
• Support planning, preparation, editing, and publication of program documentation, reports, briefings, and other technical/non-technical materials
• Support Government team at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers
• Integrate leadership materials into cohesive briefings, take notes, and follow up on action items
• Perform data entry, integrating information into reports and presentation materials
• Prepare correspondence per standard government formats, including classified and unclassified documents
• Additionally, duties and responsibilities related to contract or acquisition activities as required

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience required (1-3 years working on DoW contracts/programs)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), scheduling software, and virtual collaboration tools
• 1+ years of experience operating in a secure environment (SCIF, SAPF)
• Knowledge and experience with program management tools and procedures
• Experience with Knowledge Management techniques and/or maintaining a library of technical documentation.

Desired Experience / Skills

• Knowledge and/or experience with DoW program requirements to manage DoW efforts, some examples include: FAR, DFAR, Requirements Management tools (DOORS/Jama/Cameo), RFPs, CDRLs, SOWs, CBAs & ICDs, Information Assurance, Program Protection Plans, DoDI 5000.02
• Knowledge and/or experience in various parts of the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
• Knowledge and/or experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing or supply chain management
• Knowledge and/or experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
• Success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control
• Multitasks efficiently with strong attention to detail and customer service orientation
• Excellent customer interface skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Program Management or Acquisitions certifications (e.g. PMP or DAU)

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience may be considered in substitution for education

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• This position is for 100% in-person attendance at Wright-Patterson AFB and/or MTSI’s Beavercreek, Ohio location, no options for remote work
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position