Senior Defense Program Manager – DoD Systems & Growth

WGS Systems, LLC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

WGS Systems, LLC seeks experienced program managers for multiple DoW programs. PMs will handle end-to-end activities from capture to growth, aiming at customer satisfaction and delivering value to warfighters.

Responsibilities span systems engineering, product development, integration and test, IV&V, deployment, training and support. We are a communications company delivering RF, cyber, and ISR solutions for national security, with work across aircraft, ground and unmanned platforms.

Qualifications

• BS/BA preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency with program management tools (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Record of on-time/on-budget/within-scope performance.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Experience with the complete program lifecycle.
• Refined customer interface and presentation skills.
• TS Security Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main customer interface with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage daily activities to ensure performance within cost, scope, and budget.
• Assure compliance with WGS AS-9100 QMS, DCAA, DSCA, CMMC policies and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate program risk throughout the life cycle.
• Negotiate scope changes with customers and manage tradeoffs.
• Provide leadership to the integrated program team to achieve optimized effectiveness.
• Assist in bid and proposal efforts and generate new business with existing customers.
• Provide transparency to executive management through organized reporting and reviews.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations.
• Assist in Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation
• Serve as an example of the values and culture of the organization.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Customer liaison

Education

BS/BA or equivalent

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

WGS Systems, LLC seeks experienced program managers for multiple DoW programs. PMs will handle end-to-end activities from capture to growth, aiming at customer satisfaction and delivering value to warfighters.

Responsibilities span systems engineering, product development, integration and test, IV&V, deployment, training and support. We are a communications company delivering RF, cyber, and ISR solutions for national security, with work across aircraft, ground and unmanned platforms.