The Role
Lead execution and delivery of multiple defense contracts, manage dispersed teams and subcontractors, ensure cost/schedule/technical performance, mitigate risks, oversee budgets and forecasts, maintain stakeholder relationships, and support business development and proposals.
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Location: Huntsville, AL
Position: Program Manager (Defense Programs)
Overview: ITC is actively seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our team to provide senior level oversite of multiple smaller defense contract programs. The PM is responsible for managing a geographically dispersed workforce under multiple different programs with different prime contractors to achieve technical, cost, and schedule requirements, as well as customer satisfaction. Responsibilities may vary per program as they are applicable to that specific program, subcontract, or customer.
Responsibilities:
ACCESSIBILITY- Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/selection process with ITC. Please refer to our website www.itcdefense.com/careers for further information on all our EEO/VEVRAA policies.
Thank you for your interest in ITC Defense!
Position: Program Manager (Defense Programs)
Overview: ITC is actively seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our team to provide senior level oversite of multiple smaller defense contract programs. The PM is responsible for managing a geographically dispersed workforce under multiple different programs with different prime contractors to achieve technical, cost, and schedule requirements, as well as customer satisfaction. Responsibilities may vary per program as they are applicable to that specific program, subcontract, or customer.
Responsibilities:
- Directly responsible and accountable to ITC’s Chief Operating Offer and the USG or Prime Contractor Customer for program execution and delivery.
- Establish and maintain relationships with various key stakeholders – employees, prime contractor, subcontractors, vendors, military leaders, government agencies, etc.
- As applicable, serve as the primary technical point of contact with the Government Contracting Officer, Government Technical Point(s) of Contact, Government Contracting Officer’s Representative, or Prime Contractor Program Managers and Subcontract Administrators, responding in a timely manner to any inquiries or requests.
- Lead customer and program team interactions to ensure expectations are consistently met, milestones are met, requirements and risks are collected and communicated, and feedback shared with the program teams.
- Manage performance logistics and deliverables with a focus on contract/subcontract requirements, technical performance objectives, risk management, employee performance, and cost controls.
- Track program status and action items and communicate high priority issues back to the leadership team.
- Lead development of and ensure all deliverables are of the highest quality, adhere to internal standards, and meet performance, schedule, and cost metrics and are delivered on time and to the customer’s satisfaction.
- Lead the identification of program risks and creation of mitigation plans, as well as work toward finding customer-acceptable and contract compliant solutions to any problems which may arise during program performance; Implement solutions and resolve program issues.
- As applicable, develop, track, and monitor program metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement process improvements accordingly.
- Provide recommendations on opportunities for program growth and enhancement.
- Assign staff and provide technical direction as necessary to complete tasks, develop and enforce program work standards and schedules, review work performance, manage vendors and subcontractors, supervise program personnel, support hiring, training, and retention of personnel, and communicate policies and program goals (as applicable per program).
- Monitor contract/subcontract funding and support project control preparation of forecasts for monitoring program financial performance.
- Oversee program budgets, monitor spending plan and burn rates, achieve fee objectives, and provide explanations for any variances.
- Keep current on contract and program updates, policies, and applicable U.S. Government regulations.
- Support ongoing corporate business development and bid and proposal efforts: participate in related meetings, routinely engage business network for opportunities, review and respond to solicitations and requests for information, support proposal development and transition after award.
- Develop and deliver presentations and lead program meetings, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Active Secret Security Clearance.
- 5-10 years of experience in defense and government program management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or related field (3 additional years of experience may substitute for degree).
- Progressive experience managing increasingly larger and/or complex DoD programs as a contractor; to include financial and subcontractor/vendor management experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing different contract types (CPFF, T&M, etc.) and demonstrated ability to manage program financial performance including forecasting and variance analysis.
- Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARs), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professional working relationships with individuals and groups at various levels of authority and responsibility within and outside the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks independently in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
- Demonstrated ability to identify program risks and resolve issues, while being flexible and adaptable to change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to present material to senior leadership.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
- Pride of ownership for tasks with a focus on quality.
- Observant and detail oriented.
- Former military or government experience, MDA experience preferred.
- Business development and proposal support experience.
- Program Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma (LSS) or equivalent certifications.
- Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
- Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
- Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
- A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership
ACCESSIBILITY- Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/selection process with ITC. Please refer to our website www.itcdefense.com/careers for further information on all our EEO/VEVRAA policies.
Thank you for your interest in ITC Defense!
Top Skills
Microsoft Word,Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Outlook,Sharepoint
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What We Do
ITC Defense Corp. is a dynamic, technology-based, HUBZone-certified business in the global defense market. Our core capabilities in systems engineering and software development have positioned us to provide value added capabilities in today's transitioning marketplace. ITC is also at the forefront of information security technology integration and cyber resilience, leveraging commercial and government best practices to create innovative solutions to battle an ever-evolving cyber threat. The ITC team is comprised of engineers, analysts and subject matter experts with many years of experience working in support of the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Justice, allied Military, and other Government Agencies. ITC recognizes that each customer’s organization has unique requirements which align with its individual culture and goals. With this holistic understanding, we design, develop and integrate an individualized solution to help our customers realize their vision by “Integrating Technology & Culture.”
