Program Manager

APOGEE RESEARCH LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Research in Arlington, VA is seeking a Program Manager (full-time, in person) to lead multi-program efforts supporting PIs, directors, and executive management. The role bridges customers and technical teams to deliver complex DoD programs from DARPA research to deployment, with travel as required.

The ideal candidate has a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, proven experience managing funded contracts on time and on budget, and a track record in proposals, cost and schedule

Qualifications

• Experience leading DoD contract programs (classified and unclassified).
• Ability to manage multiple programs and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and budget management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contracts are funded, executed on schedule and on budget.
• Submit accurate contractual deliverables on time.
• Coordinate among technical, IT, security, finance, and leadership teams.
• Plan and manage staff allocations for project success.
• Manage multiple programs and share resources to maximize customer and company benefits.
• Write programmatic sections of proposals and manage both unclassified and classified proposals.
• Track project progress, budgets, labor hours, and deliverables.

Skills

Program management

DoD contracts

Proposal management

Cost/schedule analysis

Risk management

Customer/executive interaction

Matrixed environment multitasking

Top Secret clearance

Education

BS or BA

MA or MS in engineering/management

Job description

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Program Manager

Full Time 04 Professional Arlington, VA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1146

Program Manager

Apogee Research brings cutting-edge research into practice for the DoD community. We blend agility with rigor to develop new technologies and transition them for operational use. Founded in 2012, Apogee Research brings together cross-discipline teams to solve difficult and often deemed impossible problems across a range of different technical domains. At Apogee Research we work hard, we get things done, and we do it together.

We currently have openings for a Program Manager (full-time in person) located in our Arlington, VA office. The Program Manager will be responsible for the management aspects of research and development efforts supporting Principal Investigators (PIs), profit and loss Directors, and the executive management team. Our ideal candidate is experienced in bridging between customers and technical execution teams to deliver complex technical solutions on programs that could span from innovative DARPA research through to operational deployment and use.

The position is based out of our Arlington, VA office (full-time in person), but will require travel. Candidates must have an active (within the last two years) DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure contracts are properly funded, executed on schedule and on budget, and with technical efforts aligned with the contract scope
• Submit accurate and professional contractual deliverables on time
• Coordinate among technical, IT, security, executive management, finance, and accounting teams to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget
• Plan and manage staff allocations for project success in a fluid research-based environment
• Manage multiple programs concurrently and collaborate with other programs to share resources to maximize benefits for the customer and company
• Manage unclassified and classified proposals and write programmatic sections of proposals
• Day to day responsibilities include: project progress tracking, project finance and budget tracking, personnel assignment and labor hours tracking, deliverable review and submittal, schedule, and progress reporting

Experience Requirements:

• Experience as a program manager (on the industry performer side) for DoD contracts, including classified contracts
• Proven record of meeting deadlines, delivering on all contract deliverables, and attention to detail
• Experience in proposal management (unclassified and classified) and familiarity with proposal color reviews
• Demonstrated ability to analyze cost and schedule to identify program risk
• Experience producing action items, developing metrics, and developing/tracking risk mitigation plans
• Demonstrable track record of successful customer, team, and company senior management interaction
• Ability to multitask and set priorities in a deadline-oriented, highly matrixed environment across several projects and teams
• Comfort working on programs building weapon systems in support of national security

Strongly Preferred

• BS or BA, with the ability to comprehend and digest highly technical subject matter
• Experience with a variety of contract vehicle types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, etc.)
• Experience working with PIs and customers to ensure that research efforts prioritize development and demonstration of key enabling technologies
• Experience on programs developing, fielding, or operationally using hardware or software capabilities
• MA or MS in engineering, management, or relevant field
• At least 5-8 years of experience working with Air Force and Navy customers
• An active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)

Pay Information:

At Apogee Research we believe individuals should be compensated according to the value they bring to our organization and we want to ensure we evaluate candidates at their appropriate level. The levels for this role are included below:

• $114,133 - $240,600
• I’m awesome and your range doesn’t apply to me.

About Apogee Research

Apogee Research offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, FSAs, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Conveniently located in Arlington, VA, we are a short walking distance from the Ballston Metro station. We offer the choice of paid garage parking or a contribution towards a transit account.

Apogee Research, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.