Program Manager

International Executive Service Corps; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Job summary

A government contracting organization in College Park is seeking a Program Manager to oversee contract efforts related to national security research. The ideal candidate must possess a TS/SCI clearance and have at least ten years of program management experience. Responsibilities include liaising with government leaders and reporting contract progress. This role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $250,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• At least ten years of experience as a program manager.
• PMP, FAC-P/PM mid-level, or DAWIA Level 2 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all contract efforts and be the point of contact for government counterparts.
• Interface with government leadership on daily activities.
• Report on contract progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Experience with NSA or IC contracts

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations

IT network operations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982.

Candidate must have an active TS/SCI W/ POLYGRAPH

Program

DCCA is recruiting candidates for an exciting opportunity to support leading edge research and engineering associated with the physical sciences and the applied domains that they support. The program supports a government research and innovation lab and, as a contractor, we are responsible for providing world‑class researchers to help drive advancements that directly support the country’s national security. In addition to supporting research, we provide critical facility, security, administration, networking, and cybersecurity support that allow facility occupants the space and capabilities necessary to conduct their research.

Role

The Program Manager will oversee all contract efforts in support of this contract and is the primary point of contact for our government counterparts and shall serve as lead for execution of the contract, updating stakeholders on the contract progress. The Program Manager interfaces with government leadership on daily activities of Contractor work efforts and shall be the single source of programmatic knowledge and ownership of assigned work across the contract.

Requirements

An active TS/SCI clearance w/ polygraph is required. At a minimum, the program manager shall have ten (10) years of experience as a program or project manager leading programs with an annual value of $15 to $25M per year, at least one (1) year of experience managing and controlling funds using earned value management (EVM) or similar systems, and be PMP, FAC‑P/PM mid‑level, or be DAWIA Level 2 certified. Have knowledge of and experience working with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 Series, and ICD 801 policies. The program manager must possess a current TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with National Security Agency (NSA), Intelligence Community (IC), or Research organization‑focused contracts and missions (e.g. DARPA or IARPA)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical), Material Science, Physical Science, Physics, or related management degree (e.g. Business)
• Knowledge of and experience with programs and projects focused on the research and development of advanced manufacturing and sensing capabilities, Advanced Computer Systems, and Solid State / Quantum Information Sciences
• Experience with laboratory operations and support services; including facility management
• Experience with IT network operations (e.g. LAN/WAN/Wireless environments, desktop and server operations, and system administration and security architectures)

Benefits

The proposed salary range for this position is $150,000 to $250,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets