Program Manager

Program Manager

Bowhead seeks to network with a Program Manager (PM) for an upcoming/potential effort, to provide oversight, direction, and coordination in support of operations, maintenance and support (OM&S) for the Primary Training Ranges (PTRs) managed by ACC at Avon Park Range, FL; Grand Bay Range, GA; Belle Fourche (Colony) EWS, WY; Dare County B&G Range, NC; Holloman B&G Ranges, NM; Poinsett EWR, SC; Mountain Home Ranges, ID; and Snyder EWS, TX. PTRs consist of Electronic Warfare Sites (EWS), Electronic Warfare Ranges (EWR), and Bombing and Gunnery Ranges (B&G). Manage and administer the work effort to assure fully adequate, disciplined, and timely completion of all requirements in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary PM and authorized to interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO) and the contract level Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Has full authority to negotiate, act and commit for the contractor on all contractual matters related to the PTR contract.
• Required to be available within 24 hours to meet with Government personnel at Langley AFB, VA when mission dictates a face-to-face meeting.
• Establish and carry out departmental or organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
• Manage general activities related to providing services. Consult with other executives, staff, and board members about general operations.
• Support government conferences, meetings and quarterly program management reviews.
• Responsible for the performance of work at all PTR locations.
• Responsible for ensuring a sufficient number for personnel are available to support operations at each designated operating location during normal working hours to include weekends and holidays.
• Direct and oversee the organization's financial and budgetary activities.
• Analyze financial statements and other performance indicators. Identify places to cut costs and to improve performance, policies, and programs.
• Coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of the contract.
• Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules; develops solutions to program problems; and directs work of employees assigned to the contract from various departments.
• Ensure accomplishment of the contract objectives are completed on time and within budget.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ensure an adequate staff of personnel with the necessary management expertise to perform the work in accordance with sound and efficient management practices.
• Make provisions to accommodate fluctuations in work magnitude and type and have the flexibility to respond to emergencies and changing priorities/requirements in an effective and efficient manner.
• Distribute Government provided customer-satisfaction surveys.
• Prepare, implement, and maintain a Management Plan (MP).
• Implement a continuous Risk Management process throughout the life cycle of the Contract.
• Provide a detailed monthly and annual status reports.

Qualifications

• Program management experience of a DoD aircraft training range within the last 5 years.
• Successful Program management experience of projects with multi-million dollar annual budgets.
• Individual shall have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• US Citizenship is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the management and technical team.
• Monitor/provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, coaching, and disciplinary action.
• Ensures flow of communication from upper management to employees and vice versa.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
• High noise levels are common as is the potential exposure to heat/cold, noise, dusts, mist, and/or fumes.

Environment

• Program Manager is required to be on-site.
• Work areas consist of office and non-office settings such and industrial locations.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, protective-toe footwear, gloves, and hearing protection as required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.