Program Manager

Southeastern-Comp-Consultants-Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern-Comp-Consultants-Inc (SCCI) in Dahlgren, VA seeks a Program Manager to lead a team of engineers on a Systems Engineering contract supporting future work through 2028. You will establish and maintain EVMS, manage IMS, and ensure milestones align with mission plans.

The role requires a U.S. citizen with a Secret clearance, a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, 10 years of relevant experience (or 15 years for the alternate path) and proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or technical discipline with 10 years of relevant experience (or 15 years for the alternate path).
• 10 years of professional experience in research, systems engineering, design and development with combat/weapon/fire control systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain EVMS tracking; generate Monthly Cost Performance Reports.
• Execute procurement entry in IBPES or related applications for acquisition planning.
• Maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and baselines; ensure milestones and statuses are accurate and aligned with plans.
• Provide life‑cycle engineering project management, cost estimation, risk monitoring, and configuration analysis.
• Build and maintain performance metrics and project tracking tools to monitor resources, schedule variances, and spend plans.

Skills

EVMS tracking

Program management

Earned Value Management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering/science/business)

Tools

IMS scheduling

IBPES procurement

Job description

OverviewSCCI is seeking a skilled Program Manager to join our team! In this position, you will lead a team of engineers for a Systems Engineering contract. This position is in support of future work expected in 2028. This position is located in Dahlgren, VA.SCCI offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, 401k with Company Match, time off consisting of 2 weeks of paid vacation, 48 hours of sick/personal leave, and 11 paid Holidays.Responsibilities:Establish and maintain an EVMS tracking mechanism. Perform programmatic cost-performance analyses and integrate Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data elements, and generate Monthly Cost Performance Reports. Provide services in support of acquisition planning such as procurement entry within Integrated Budget Planning & Execution System (IBPES) or related applicationsExecute seamless technical program management control, maintain integrated master schedules, and manage administrative baselines to ensure all programmatic schedules, technical review milestones, and operational statuses are accurate, current, and aligned with mission plansDeliver strategic engineering project management Life-Cycle support, cost estimation, risk monitoring, and configuration analysis to ensure systemic upgrades and weapon system alterations are executed within plan tolerances.Build, process, and maintain performance execution metrics and project tracking tools to track resource profiles, schedule variances, and spend plansEssential Skills and Experience:Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret Security ClearanceA Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline and ten(10) years of a demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise; Or fifteen (15) years of relevant experience specific to technical disciplines of the SOW, including the qualifications listed below.Ten (10) years of professional research, systems engineering, design, and development experience with combat, weapon, and/or fire control systemsDemonstrated experience and ability to manage large projects including acting as primary point of contact for contractor’s tasking. This includes formulating, guiding, and directing the technical approach, and establishing and controlling technical milestones, schedules, and costs for day-to-day executionExperience monitoring tasks in accordance with EVMS plans and an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)Five (5) years of concurrent experience as a Program Manager for a contract comparable in scope and size to this effort that includes supporting the engineering and development of a DoD enterprise software, major strategic, combat, weapon, or fire control systems programDemonstrated ability to direct a multi-disciplined team of technical experts to produce required products within cost, schedule and time constraintsExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a teamEffective communication skills, both written and verbalSCCI is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the needs of employees and their families. EOE of Veterans and Disabilities.