Internal Position- Program Management Capability Manager

KAIROS Inc•California, MD

1d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Program Management Capability Manager supports operations, acquisitions, and resource management for Program Management personnel, training and development, and growth. Under the direction of a Program Management Capability Director, the manager is responsible for specific functional areas or program execution within the Program Management Capability. This is an internal position for KAIROS employees. The role supports capability development, strategic growth, budget planning, capture and proposal work, workforce development, recruitment and retention, and long-range capability planning. It also builds customer relationships, identifies opportunities to expand services and engineering capability, monitors technology trends, supports corporate initiatives, and collaborates with other Capability Managers to coordinate resources and growth opportunities. The position requires an active Secret Security Clearance and eligibility for access to classified information. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or another related technical field, along with at least seven years of directly related experience in a capability-specific or technical leadership role and at least two years of supervisory experience. Listed degree substitutions are available: an associate’s degree in a related field plus four additional years of capability-specific or technical-role experience, or ten additional years of experience in a capability-specific or technical leadership role in lieu of a degree. A related master’s degree is preferred. The estimated salary range is $100,000 to $140,000. KAIROS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or another related technical field, or an accepted degree/experience substitution.
Seven or more years of directly related experience in a capability-specific or technical leadership role.
Two or more years of supervisory experience.
Active Secret Security Clearance and eligibility for access to classified information.
Strong understanding of tools, systems, and lifecycle management.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Strong managerial, team development, and diplomacy skills.
Excellent active listening, emotional intelligence, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct work.
Ability to plan, establish, and implement programs, services, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Detail oriented.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status updates and communicate issues.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to adapt to evolving technology.
Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment and independently.
Self-starter with high motivation, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality.
Ability to multitask and meet competing deliverable deadlines.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, business, or another related technical field.

Responsibilities

Support the Program Management Capability Director in identifying gaps in tools, processes, and skills and in supporting initiatives to address them.
Support the Capability Director and Market Leadership in developing strategic growth for Program Management at KAIROS.
Provide technical subject matter expertise as needed for capture and proposal efforts.
Support preparation of budgetary allocations related to company capability needs.
Develop, manage, and support the capability by maximizing team members’ capabilities, supporting professional development, and aligning team goals with organizational priorities.
Lead, develop, and provide constructive, timely performance evaluations annually or as needed.
Support recruitment and retention, including interviews, hiring, and training new staff.
Support out-year planning, strategies, capability roadmaps, analysis, risk reduction, development, and integration of advanced capabilities.
Build and maintain customer relationships to identify opportunities for new services and expanded engineering capability.
Stay current on capability and technology trends and recommend improvements to enhance customer service.
Support corporate initiatives by participating in corporate requirements and attending company events.
Serve as a capability champion by understanding personnel and capabilities, representing KAIROS with customers, and collaborating with other Capability Managers to align resources, solutions, and growth opportunities.
Identify and mitigate risks by gathering team input, coordinating with Capability Directors, and supporting effective risk management and communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage.
Employer-paid dental, vision, basic life/AD&D, and short-term/long-term insurance.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
401(k) plan with employer matching.
Annual discretionary bonuses.
Paid time off.
Eleven paid holidays.
Certification reimbursement program.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Rewards and recognition programs.
Community outreach events through the KAIROS Kares group.