Program Manager

K2 Group, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Group, Inc. seeks a Program Manager to support the TSA's Intermodal Security and Training Exercise Program (I-STEP). The successful candidate will manage program tasks, provide strategic planning, and coordinate with various stakeholders. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in program management and a willingness to travel. A PMP certification and knowledge of NIMS are preferred. This position is essential for reducing risks to critical transportation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of Program/Project Management experience.
• Previous experience as military or civilian instructor.
• Willingness to travel to various customer sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the I-STEP team and coordinate with Government and contractors.
• Provide program management services for enhancements and evaluations.
• Undertake strategic planning and budgeting for the program.

Skills

Program/Project Management experience

Military or civilian instructor experience

Willingness to travel

Education

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Job description

Program Manager

K2 Group is in search of a Program Manager to support TSA’s Intermodal Security and Training Exercise Program (I‑STEP). I‑STEP’s mission is to enable development and integration of risk‑based, intelligence‑driven exercises, training, and security planning solutions in collaboration with security partners to reduce risks to critical transportation infrastructure, including Freight Rail, Mass Transit, and Highway & Motor Carrier, Pipeline, and Aviation sectors.

Duties

• Provide support to the I‑STEP team and participate in coordination with Government and other contractors in the overall management, enhancement, expansion, modification, conduct, evaluation and overall monitoring of the I‑STEP Program.
• Provide program management services and assist in the overall management, enhancements, expansions, training, exercise design modifications, exercise conduct procedures, evaluation methodology, the overall monitoring of the program, risk‑based security planning, and other related tasks.
• Provide various forms of program management support throughout the term of this contract at the task order level to include but not limited to:
  • Strategic planning
  • Budgeting
  • Stakeholder and community outreach
  • Sector and multi‑sector training development
  • Technical assistance of training methods
  • Historical Program record keeping
  • Developing and maintaining task schedules
  • Progress reporting
  • Analytical reporting of security training
  • Development of various program specific documentation
  • Risk‑Based Security Planning

Qualifications

• 7‑10 years of Program/Project Management experience
• Previous experience as military or civilian instructor
• Willingness to travel to various customer sites as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is highly desired
• Working knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS); Exercise Information System; and Presidential Policy Directive 8: National Preparedness (PPD‑8)
• Minimum of 3 years previous TSA experience (within the last 6 years)

Clearance

• Ability to obtain a TSA suitability clearance