Program Manager - Demil

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Educational benefits

401(k) plan with profit sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) seeks an experienced Program Manager to oversee complex government programs involving explosives and energetics decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition at NSF Indian Head, MD.

You will direct program execution, manage personnel and subcontractors, and ensure performance aligns with contractual, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. The role requires leadership of staff, coordination with government officials, and rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical or management field.
• 15+ years of explosives/energetics decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition experience.
• Experience planning, directing, and coordinating large-scale Government contracts with budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Experience managing subcontractors and vendors, including budget and contract management.
• Experience supervising technical personnel and coordinating staffing and development.
• Responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Active 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• DoD Secret-level security clearance or ability to obtain.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; eligible for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of program execution, including staffing, subcontractor performance, scheduling, and quality assurance.
• Serve as the primary management point of contact for Government representatives and leadership.
• Meet regularly with Government leadership to review program performance and escalate issues.
• Evaluate contract performance against requirements, milestones, and quality objectives.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate complex Government contracts, including resource allocation and budgeting.
• Supervise technical personnel responsible for executing contract requirements and communications.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Oversee explosives/energetics decontamination, demilitarization, MPPEH, and facility turnover as applicable.

Skills

Program management

Government contracts

Staff supervision

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Subcontractor management

OSHA compliance

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Job description

ERG is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee complex government programs involving explosives and energetics decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition. This role serves as the primary management point of contact for the Government and is responsible for directing program execution, managing personnel and subcontractors, and ensuring performance meets contractual, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

This full-time position is at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head, Maryland, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, D.C., 25 miles from Alexandria, Virginia, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Job Description

• Direct all aspects of program execution, including staffing, subcontractor performance, scheduling, quality assurance, risk management, cost control, and the annual labor-hour baseline
• Serve as the primary management point of contact for Government representatives, maintaining effective communication and strong working relationships with Government leadership
• Meet regularly with Government leadership to review program performance, resolve issues beyond the authority of on-site leads, and elevate matters requiring Government decisions
• Evaluate contract performance against requirements, milestones, work plans, schedules, and quality objectives
• Plan, direct, and coordinate complex Government contracts, including resource allocation, budget development, fiscal control, work planning, task management, and progress assessments
• Supervise technical personnel responsible for executing contract requirements, including staff recruitment, development, performance, and personnel communications
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, OSHA requirements, and explosives safety standards
• Oversee activities involving explosives/energetics decontamination, munitions demilitarization, material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH), demolition, and facility turnover, as applicable to program requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical or management field
• 15+ years of relevant experience directly related to explosives/energetics decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition
• Demonstrated experience planning, directing, and coordinating large-scale Government contracts, with expertise in the following areas: requirements management; work planning, scheduling, and task control; progress monitoring; budget development and fiscal oversight; risk management; issue resolution and corrective actions; coordination of interdependent projects; resource allocation; contract management; stakeholder communications; and program reviews with Government clients
• Experience managing subcontractors and vendors, including budget, schedule, and contract management
• Experience supervising technical personnel, including staff recruitment, professional development, and personnel communications
• Demonstrated responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and OSHA requirements
• Active 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• Experience with the Military Munitions Rule and Naval explosives safety requirements, including AMMO-49-DL or AMMO-18-DL
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen, as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated experience managing complex facility decontamination programs, particularly explosives/energetics decontamination within current or former explosives processing facilities
• Experience with the demilitarization of munitions
• Experience assessing and documenting the explosives safety status of material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH)
• Experience managing demolition activities and/or facility turnover involving former explosives storage or processing facilities
• Familiarity with coordinating multifaceted projects across multiple operational sites and active military installations

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If you're a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG's online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or call [phone].

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.