Program Manager - Science Data IT Systems

ERT; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

ERT is seeking an experienced Program Manager for the Science Data IT Systems role, focusing on managing government IT systems for NOAA. The successful candidate will oversee contract activities, ensure compliance, and drive stakeholder satisfaction while leading multidisciplinary teams. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $122,000 to $276,000 annually, with onsite or hybrid work options.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching

11 Paid Federal Government Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Discretionary variable incentive bonuses

Qualifications

• 15+ years of management experience in government contracts.
• Experience with microservices and data lake implementation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage contract activities effectively.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and government policies.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and integration.

Skills

Project Management

Program Management Principles

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Team Building

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Earth Science, Meteorology, Oceanography

PMP Certification

Job description

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Position Overview

Position Overview

ERT is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support upcoming work at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) managing critical government IT systems. Duties include planning, implementing, and overseeing government-issued task orders essential for supporting the mission, collaborating closely with senior customer stakeholders, consulting on task plans, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and driving process improvement initiatives across all task orders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage contract activities effectively.
• Ensure strict compliance with contract terms, government policies, and company procedures.
• Drive customer satisfaction by delivering timely and accurate contract status reports and deliverables.
• Oversee subcontractors' integration, utilization, and performance.
• Identify and resolve cross-contract issues and mitigate project risks.
• Optimize staff utilization and availability.
• Lead project scope definition, planning, and delivery.
• Support staff career development and training initiatives.
• Assess and modify program plans as needed for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Define and implement performance measures and quality standards.
• Regularly report program status and issues to management and stakeholders.
  
  
  

Required Skills

• 15+ years of progressively relevant management experience in government task order-based contracts.
• Deep understanding or implementation of microservices for a mission critical government IT system
• Experience with implementing or managing a data lake for a mission critical government IT system
• Strong understanding of program management principles, financial analysis, risk management, and compliance.
• Ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams and drive collaboration.
• Excellent consensus building, team building, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in systems/architecture, science, engineering, satellite data acquisition, and data management
• PMP certification
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure
• Previous experience supporting technical contracts at NOAA, NASA or similar federal agency
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  
  
  

Education

BS in Earth science, meteorology, oceanography, or related discipline, or equivalent.

Location

Work is located in Silver Spring, MD with onsite or hybrid work schedule available.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $122,000 - 276,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT uses several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the position's scope and expected duties, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses
  
  
  

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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