Program Manager

Bowhead; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the anticipated Data Collection Support Services contract for the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) in Aberdeen, MD.

The Program Manager will have overall responsibility for contract execution, workforce management, technical performance, quality, safety, reporting, and coordination with Government leadership. Responsibilities include serving as the primary contractor representative, directing DCSS performance, managing staffing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or technology discipline with 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• 7 years data collection experience in a test and evaluation environment.
• 5 years of experience supervising 50+ people in a technical environment.
• Demonstrated supervisory authority with independent judgment.
• Strong communication, leadership, logistics, risk management.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with little direction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contractor representative with authority to make decisions regarding contract performance.
• Direct overall performance of DCSS requirements, including test-data collection, computer operations, technical writing, scheduling support, and associated administration.
• Manage contract staffing, hiring, training, qualification requirements, and workforce continuity.
• Coordinate resource planning with ATC personnel to support changing test schedules and mission requirements.
• Oversee technical performance, quality assurance, safety, security, and Government-furnished property accountability.
• Manage performance deficiencies, corrective actions, deliverable timeliness, and communications with Government representatives.
• Maintain effective coordination among Government stakeholders, contractor teams, and corporate support organizations.
• Establish and maintain an authorized alternate to act during the Program Manager's absence.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Team management

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/engineering/tech discipline

Job description

Overview

PROGRAM MANAGER (ATCDC)

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the anticipated Data Collection Support Services (DCSS) contract supporting the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) in Aberdeen, MD. The Program Manager will have overall responsibility for contract execution, workforce management, technical performance, quality, safety, reporting, and coordination with Government leadership.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary contractor representative and maintain authority to make decisions regarding contract performance.
• Direct overall performance of DCSS requirements, including test-data collection, computer operations, technical writing, scheduling support, and associated administration.
• Manage contract staffing, hiring, training, qualification requirements, and workforce continuity.
• Coordinate resource planning with ATC personnel to support changing test schedules and mission requirements.
• Oversee technical performance, quality assurance, safety, security, and Government-furnished property accountability.
• Manage performance deficiencies, corrective actions, deliverable timeliness, and communications with Government representatives.
• Maintain effective coordination among Government stakeholders, contractor teams, and corporate support organizations.
• Establish and maintain an authorized alternate to act during the Program Manager's absence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technology discipline and eight to ten (8-10) years’ of relevant experience
• Shall possess seven (7) years’ data collection experience in a test and evaluation environment
• Shall also possess five (5) years’ experience supervising 50 or more people in a technical environment.
• Demonstrated supervisory authority consistent with the PWS definition, including responsibility for personnel direction, assignments, disciplinary actions, or effective recommendations requiring independent judgment.
• Competency in communication, leadership, logistics automated systems, team management, and risk management.
• Must be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Preferred Experience:

• Army or DoD developmental and operational test environments.
• Aberdeen Proving Ground, ATC, or other Major Range and Test Facility Base operations.
• Management of Service Contract Labor Standards and collective bargaining agreement workforces.
• Large technical workforce transitions, succession planning, and performance-improvement initiatives.

Targeted salary range is $140,000 to $180,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 10-25 pounds on occasion.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.