Program Manager for NOAA Science Programs (Remote)

IBSS Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

IBSS Corporation seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead NOAA science program support upon contract award. You will provide on-site leadership, coordinate a multidisciplinary team, and serve as the company liaison with Government contacts on policy, schedules, and performance.

The role requires strong program management, risk planning, and clear communication with technical staff and Government stakeholders, including CORs. Telework is authorized where appropriate, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Directly related program management experience.
• Degree in Marine Science, Engineering, Biology, Oceanography, GIS, Remote Sensing, or a related field.
• Experience with risk management, strategic planning, records management, analysis of program effectiveness and operations, issue analysis, quality control, and program coordination.
• Demonstrated experience managing personnel, coordinating assignments, and overseeing program or contract activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical staff, management, and Government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical and program activities across multiple functional areas.
• Ability to meet applicable Department of Commerce/NOAA personnel screening and security requirements.
• Ability to travel as required in support of NOAA science program activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contractor team supporting NOAA science program activities and coordinate team-member assignments and activities.
• Serve as the company representative responsible for oversight of contract personnel, their assignments, company policy enforcement, and coordination of absences, leave, and telework with Government points of contact.
• Meet monthly with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to discuss contract status, issues, resolutions, and future actions.
• Monitor contract performance, schedules, deliverables, and team activities to help ensure the timely delivery of required scientific, technical, and program-support services.
• Coordinate contract activities and address issues affecting technical performance, schedules, staffing, assignments, and service delivery.
• Support risk management, strategic planning, records management, program-effectiveness analysis, issue analysis, quality control, and coordination of program activities.
• Maintain appropriate program and personnel records and support required contract documentation, status reporting, and performance tracking.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders, the COR, Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs), Division Chiefs, and Program Leads regarding contract performance and technical/program activities.
• Provide oversight across the multidisciplinary contract team supporting scientific, data, GIS, web, AI/ML, ROV, logistics, documentation, and other mission-support activities.
• Conduct quarterly reviews with Government program leadership, the COR, and the Contracting Officer (CO) to discuss contract actions, tasks, invoicing, product quality, issues, and implemented solutions.
• Work with Government stakeholders to provide general program and management support.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Team leadership

Communication

Security/clearance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Science, Engineering, Biology, Oceanography, GIS, Remote Sensing, or related field

Job description

IBSS Corporation seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead NOAA science program support upon contract award. You will provide on-site leadership, coordinate a multidisciplinary team, and serve as the company liaison with Government contacts on policy, schedules, and performance.

The role requires strong program management, risk planning, and clear communication with technical staff and Government stakeholders, including CORs. Telework is authorized where appropriate, with travel as needed.