IT Program Manager

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

1d•$215,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking an IT Program Manager responsible for managing this classified Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) program within the negotiated level of effort to include overall costs of the program. The PM will be required to provide accurate and timely reports, program management reviews, weekly meetings, maintenance of schedules and technical documentation; as well as ensuring delivery of exceptional performance while maintaining positive customer relations. This role involves direct supervision and leadership of up to 35 employees, including Deputy PM, Site Leads, Network Engineers, WIDS Specialists, Installation Engineers, and functional support (Finance, GSCM, etc). The Program Manager will also manage the corporate relationship with WIDS vendors/support, and is responsible for program budgets and costs, program funding and program financial reporting, keeping expenses and costs within negotiated parameters, and improving cost effectiveness of the program. They will develop procedures to increase performance by implementing sound quality management processes, monitor the program’s progress against the contract and organizational goals and objectives, and ensure they are consistently and adequately met. The role serves as the main point of contact for the COR and participates in regular COR meetings, driving customer satisfaction with on-time delivery, exceptional performance, and 100% accountability, and addressing contractual and technical programmatic issues. The Program Manager will also serve as the program SME for expert guidance on which projects and procurements are the most critical and most time sensitive, and attend customer meetings to discuss program and contractual issues. Additionally, the role involves leveraging opportunities for new business development and seeking to expand within the current customer base.

Requirements

Working/active knowledge of Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems and TSCM capabilities.
Current IAM Level III certification, as referenced in ND 50-05 or replacement.
Current PMP certification.
Ability to travel worldwide.
Experience with the A&A Process and customer ATO requirements.
Experience and knowledge of SCIF penetration regulations, specifically in regards to copper, fiber, and antennas.
TS/SCI with Poly Security Clearance Required.
Bachelor’s Degree.
10 years of experience managing personnel (Bachelors Degree + 8-10 years experience); (Masters Degree + 6-8 years experience); (PhD + 3-5 years experience).
Seven (7) years of experience managing personnel across multiple functional areas and a full range of contract and finance support functions.
Seven (7) years of experience in technical project management.
Current IAM Level III certification, as referenced in ND 50-05 or replacement.
Current PMP certification.

Nice To Haves

Current CISSP certification.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for all aspects of contract execution.
Direct supervision and leadership of up to 35 employees, including Deputy PM, Site Leads, Network Engineers, WIDS Specialists, Installation Engineers, and functional support (Finance, GSCM, etc).
Management of corporate relationship with WIDS vendors/support.
Obtain and maintain the ATO for the new WIDS system.
Responsible to manage shift schedules and arrange for backfill during PTO/unplanned absences.
Leverage opportunities for new business development and seek to expand within current customer base.
Responsible for program budgets and costs, program funding and program financial reporting.
Keep expenses and costs within negotiated parameters.
Improve cost effectiveness of program.
Develop procedures to increase performance by implementing sound quality management processes.
Monitor program’s progress against the contract and organizational goals and objectives and ensure they are consistently and adequately met.
Provide operational oversight.
Serve as the main point of contact for the COR and participate in regular COR meetings.
Drive customer satisfaction with on-time delivery, exceptional performance, and 100% accountability.
Address contractual and technical programmatic issues.
Serve as program SME for expert guidance on which projects and procurements are the most critical and most time sensitive.
Attend customer meetings to discuss program and contractual issues.
Fulfill self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Read and understand Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.