Program Director

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Program Manager to lead a (To Be Awarded) $250m NRO contract on-site, contingent on award. You will interact daily with VTG workforce, subcontractors, VTG executive leadership and the NRO customer to ensure execution and success.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, 15 years of relevant experience, a BS or MS degree, and close collaboration with the customer on site. Leadership of managers and back-office teams is essential for mission attainment.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly is required.
• 15 years of experience on a program or organization of similar size/scope.
• Knowledge and experience with the NRO customer.
• BS or MS degree.
• Work on customer site; side by side with the customer daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily interaction with VTG workforce, subcontractors, VTG leadership and the NRO customer.
• Provide strategic and tactical direction to teams and manage workforce development and hiring for the program.
• Direct and coordinate back-office functions: contracts, security, finance, staffing, HR.
• Engage with other TOs/company PMs to integrate best practices and drive program execution.

Skills

TS/SCI with Poly

15 years' experience

Leadership

Program management

Customer interaction

Education

BS degree

MS degree

Job description

Overview

VTG is looking for a Program Manager in Chantilly VA. (Note: Contingent upon program award)

What will you do?

Full-time, on-site Program Manager of a (To Be Awarded) $250m contract at NRO. This role will require daily interaction with 4 primary stakeholders: VTG workforce, subcontractor companies, VTG executive leadership and the NRO customer. This interaction will be fluid and cycle daily based on priority and risk mitigation.

• VTG Workforce: engagement will include providing strategic and tactical direction to employees and managers. Workforce development to provide career and learning opportunities. Creating the strategy for hiring new folks onto the program with the experience to execute the mission
• Subcontractor: ensure subs can augment the skills and experience to execute on program; adhere to agreements on workshare and contractual elements. Communicate the strategic direction of the program from execution to recompete.
• VTG Leadership: programmatic reporting to executive level leadership on this flagship program for the company. Drive integration across the company to leverage best practices and technology on program. Align to the overall VTG strategy for execution and growth
• NRO Customer: daily interaction with key members of the customer team to include the CO, COTR and Directorate level leadership. Ensure all contractual obligations are met and ensure execution is in support and the betterment of the mission.

Do you have what it takes?

Requirements:

• TS/SCI with Poly required
• 15 years' experience; with relevant experience on a program or organization at the same size/scope
• Knowledge and experience with NRO customer
• BS or MS degree
• Work on customer site; side by side with the customer daily
• Leadership of a team of managers, who in turn manage the workforce teams
• Directing back-office teams: contracts, security, finance, staffing, HR
• Effectively integrating with other TOs/company PMs
• Direct engagement with subcontract workforce and leadership
• Building future leaders and providing career development opportunities for the workforce
• Unique and creative ways to engage the employee workforce

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $185,000 - $250,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.