Program Manager

Scires; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Scires in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Project Manager with over 10 years in Program Management specifically for DOD platforms. This role involves developing project plans, providing technical guidance, and preparing documents for government projects.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and an active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility. A generous benefits package is offered, including medical and dental plans, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Project/Program Management for DOD platforms.
• Excellent verbal, written communications skills.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development and implementation of assigned projects.
• Develop work plans, schedules, project estimates.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team.

Skills

Project/Program Management

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Professional Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or project management field

Job description

Description

• Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects
• Developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
• Providing technical and analytical guidance to project team
• Developing and executing acquisition strategies on behalf of the government customer to execute program management balancing cost, schedule and performance across a range of technology development initiatives
• Developing and refining contracting documentation on behalf of the government customer to enable the government to award innovative contracts that mature technology across a range of disparate technologies
• Coordinating, facilitating, and participating in meetings across multiple time zones with a variety of stakeholders and summarize the proceedings
• Preparing and staffing international documentation on behalf of the government customer to enable international project arrangements to be executed
• Maintaining knowledge and awareness all other complimentary and competitive technology maturation initiatives across the Department of Defense
• Preparing papers, presentations, reports, and administrative packages on program management support issues in response to direction from TRMC leadership

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Project/Program Management in the acquisition/development/release for DOD platforms
• Solid analytical skills based on work experience
• Excellent verbal, written communications, and interpersonal skills along with a professional appearance and countenance
• Comfortable interacting with high level individuals and functions well independently and in a fast paced, high pressure team environment
• Ability to take projects from original concept through final implementation
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Ability to travel mostly CONUS in the National Capital Region
• Proficient in Microsoft Professional Office Suite in a Windows environment

Desired Skills

• DIWIA level III Certification in Program Management
• Served in at least one Critical Acquisition Position; Chartered Product/Project Manager Preferable
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or project management field from an accredited college or university
• Service in the Pentagon for more than 12 months
• Ability to work and interact across the Military Departments and multiple offices of the Secretary of Defense as well as industry and private citizens at a senior level
• Comfortable working a variety of disparate issues in a fluid environment simultaneously

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Some travel mostly CONUS in the National Capital Region

Benefits

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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