Program Manager (DoW Contract)

West 4th Strategy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

West 4th Strategy in San Diego, CA seeks an experienced Program Manager to oversee the DCMA Blue List Program. You will serve as the primary operational liaison, manage a resource-loaded IMS, and coordinate with Government and contractor personnel to ensure timely milestones and software releases.

This full-time on-site role requires DoD/federal experience, PMP/PMI scheduling certification, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, systems engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in project management with at least 4 years DoD/federal experience.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a resource-loaded IMS using MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with discretion.
• Master's degree and PMP/PMI Scheduling certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as single point of contact for contract performance and resource commitment.
• Oversees contractor operations and liaison between Government and contractor personnel.
• Provides admin and technical oversight to ensure staff comply with requirements.
• Maintains labor hour records and submits monthly labor reports for verification.
• Manages a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule with milestones and releases.
• Applies Critical Path Method to identify risks and propose corrective actions.
• Monitors contractor performance against contract requirements and standards.
• Coordinates meetings with Government PMs and CORs; supports deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Systems Engineering or related field

Master's degree required

PMP or PMI Scheduling Professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Program Manager

We need an experienced Program Manager to support the DCMA Blue List Program in San Diego, CA. This role serves as the single point of contact for all matters relating to contract performance, with authority to commit contractor resources and direct contractor personnel. You will provide day to day oversight of contractor operations, serve as the primary operational liaison between the Government and contractor personnel, and manage a resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule tracking program milestones, software releases, and interagency dependencies. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the single point of contact for all matters relating to contract performance, with authority to commit contractor resources and direct contractor personnel
• Provides day to day oversight of contractor operations and serves as primary operational liaison between the Government and contractor personnel
• Provides administrative and technical oversight of all contractor activities to ensure personnel are trained, aligned, and performing to requirements
• Maintains labor hour records and submits monthly labor reports for Government verification prior to invoicing
• Develops, maintains, and manages a resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule tracking Blue List milestones, software releases, interagency dependencies, and other contract activities
• Applies Critical Path Method analysis to identify schedule risk, recommend corrective actions, and communicate schedule impacts
• Monitors overall contractor performance for compliance with contract requirements and Government performance standards
• Attends recurring program management meetings and coordinates execution activities with the Government Blue List Program Manager and CORs
• Coordinates preparation, review, submission, and resolution of all contract deliverables, ensuring Government comments and corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner
• Coordinates contractor staffing activities including onboarding and offboarding, notification of key personnel changes, management of staffing vacancies, and verification that required certifications, training, and security requirements are maintained
• Coordinates administrative activities supporting performance including facility access, badging, Government furnished property, security requirements, and authorized travel
• Maintains and provides recurring management reports and records including performance status reports, action item logs, and risk and issue logs
• Identifies risks and performance issues affecting execution, coordinates corrective actions, and communicates significant issues, impacts, and recommendations in a timely manner

BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Systems Engineering, or a related operational field
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in project management, team leadership, and program scheduling, with at least 4 years directly supporting DoD or federal agencies
• Demonstrated technical expertise establishing and maintaining a resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or an equivalent enterprise tool
• Notable interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and interface professionally with senior military and civilian leadership
• Master's degree required
• Active PMP or PMI Scheduling Professional certification required

LOCATION

• San Diego, CA, onsite

CLEARANCE

• Must be a US Citizen
• Unclassified, no personnel security clearance required

CLIENT

• Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Blue List Program

HOURS

• 40 hours per week
• 8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility – W2

RELOCATION

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

COMPENSATION

• Salary range: $125,000– $150,000
• Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Defense facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.