Senior Program Manager (Top Secret Clearance)

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC, is seeking a Senior Program Manager for a full-time role to oversee day-to-day management of contract support operations across multiple projects and locations for a federal client.

The SPM will organize, direct and coordinate planning, production, and delivery of contract support activities, ensuring all deliverables meet specifications and timelines, while communicating effectively with customers and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in a related field.
• At least ten years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operation of departments to ensure programs are completed on time, within budget, and to specifications.
• Minimize delays in delivery and forecast potential schedule slippage.
• Communicate with customers/clients to schedule meetings and address program issues.
• Lead recruitment and hiring for the project and manage staff.
• Coordinate with staff and subcontractors to align schedules and resolve problems.
• Keep customers informed of program status and milestones.
• Report to management on program status and potential issues.
• Develop alternate plans to mitigate delays and ensure on-time delivery of deliverables.
• Engage in business development activities as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Staff supervision

Customer service

Detail oriented

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Senior Program Manager. The Senior Program Manager will perform day-to-day management of overall contract support operations, involving multiple projects and groups of personnel at multiple locations performing professional services support to a federal client. The SPM will organize, direct and coordinate the planning and production of all contract support activities and ensuring all contract deliverables are being met. Demonstrates written and oral communication skills; has the authority and responsibility to identify and commit resources required to support effort. Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates the operation of departments to confirm that assigned programs are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.


• Takes proactive steps to minimize delays in delivery.


• Regularly communicates with customers/clients to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.


• Responsible for all recruiting and hiring for the project as well as staff management


• Regularly communicates with staff and subcontractors to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.


• Ensures that customers and/or clients are regularly informed of the status of the program.


• Regularly communicates with management regarding the program's status and any problems or potential problems.


• Forecasts potential schedule delays and develops alternate plans.


• Responsible the on-time delivery of all project deliverables


• Participates in business development activities


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience & Skills

• Detailed knowledge of DOE, NNSA, Global Material Security (GMS), and Program systems.


• At least ten years of supervisory experience.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.


• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.


• Experience managing DOE contracts a plus.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• PMP certification preferred

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.*

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.*

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx


• Dental


• Vision


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Life Insurance/AD&D


• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability


• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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