Assistant Program Manager - Corrosion Control

Vision Point Systems, Inc.•Chantilly, VA

3d•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Vision Point Systems is seeking an Assistant Program Manager to support the planning, execution, oversight, maintenance, and growth of Navy/USMC Corrosion Prevention and Control RDT&E efforts. The role assists the VPS senior program manager, government managers, and technical subject matter experts with schedule management, financial tracking, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and program deliverables to support mission requirements. The position calls for strong organizational and planning skills, project management fundamentals, self-motivation, creative problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The position supports program execution across technical and administrative activities, including laboratory test plan development, experiments, data analysis, field investigation, and technical writing. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, be a U.S. citizen, and work in various offices in the DMV area, including Bethesda and Olney, Maryland, and Washington, DC, to meet customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related field.
At least 3–6 years of program management, project management, engineering management, or defense contracting experience.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Strong understanding of program/project management concepts and tools, such as schedules, trackers, budgets, and action items.
Familiarity with financial tracking, including budgets, spend plans, and earned value management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and remain highly motivated.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project or Planner, and Teams.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be willing to work in various offices in the DMV area, including Bethesda, MD; Olney, MD; and Washington, DC, to meet customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current Secret-level security clearance.
PMP or CAPM certification; preferred but not required.
Experience working with and supporting U.S. Navy, Army, and/or U.S. Marine Corps programs.
Technical expertise in materials science or engineering, especially corrosion and coatings; electrical engineering; mechanical engineering; and military vehicles and ships.
Experience with data analysis and statistics.

Responsibilities

Supervise and oversee staff, ensure milestones are met, and align project execution with program and contract requirements.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, logistics, contracts, and academic partners, to align work with program objectives.
Monitor program performance, deliverables, funding status, and task execution.
Support budget tracking, project scope management, labor forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and financial reporting.
Prepare status reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials for government leadership.
Track program risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
Ensure compliance with applicable Navy and DoD/DoW policies and procedures.
Maintain customer relationships and provide responsive support to government stakeholders.
Develop laboratory test plans.
Conduct experiments methodically, analyze data, and interpret results.
Identify, formulate, and produce effective solutions to emerging problems.
Conduct field investigations and data analysis.
Perform technical writing.
Perform other programmatic duties as assigned.