Program Management Specialist | Groton, CT (SLC)

Carley Corporation•London, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Carley Corporation is seeking a Program Management Specialist to support the Submarine Learning Center (SLC) in Groton, CT. This contract-contingent role requires daily onsite support, the ability to obtain and maintain required security credentials, including a CAC, up to 10% travel, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on limited occasions. This onsite position is located at a military training school/base in Groton, CT and is contingent upon contract award. Qualified candidates may be asked to sign a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI). If Carley is awarded the contract, selected candidates may receive a formal offer, contingent upon customer approval and completion of all required onboarding requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management, instructional technology, project management, education, or a related discipline.
At least five years of experience managing educational design, curriculum development, instructional systems design, training-development, or a closely related project.
At least two years of professional experience supporting a Navy, Department of Defense, or other federal defense contract or task order.
Demonstrated experience managing personnel, schedules, deliverables, reporting, invoicing, funding, and contract performance.
Knowledge of federal contract or task-order management.
Understanding of instructional design, curriculum development, or training-development projects.
Ability to manage staffing, schedules, costs, deliverables, risks, and performance simultaneously.
Strong written communication and report-development skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with Government representatives, contractor leadership, employees, and functional support departments.
Experience coordinating invoices, funding, and contract documentation.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to identify performance risks early and present practical corrective actions.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision from Government personnel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 applications.
Must have an active Secret clearance and/or have been active within the last 24 months, with the ability to maintain the applicable security clearance(s) and additional credentials, including a CAC, required to access a military installation and perform assigned duties.
Ability to lift items and/or equipment up to 50 lbs. on limited occasions.
Due to the nature of the work at Carley, this position requires U.S. citizenship - REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

Serve as the contractor’s single point of contact with the COR and other designated Government representatives.
Provide overall management and administrative oversight for the task order.
Ensure appropriately qualified personnel are assigned and available to perform contract requirements.
Coordinate recruiting, hiring, onboarding, staffing, and replacement of contract personnel.
Monitor project performance, staffing, schedules, deliverables, costs, and funding status.
Prepare, review, and submit required monthly status and performance reports.
Advise the COR of project status, accomplishments, staffing matters, risks, and potential problem areas.
Identify and escalate cost, schedule, technical, staffing, and performance risks.
Develop and implement appropriate risk-mitigation and corrective-action strategies.
Review task order requirements, statements of work, funding matters, and contract modifications.
Coordinate invoice preparation and submission with accounting and contracts personnel and verify that invoiced amounts are accurate and adequately supported.
Maintain appropriate project, staffing, financial, and contract documentation.
Ensure work is performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement, applicable contract requirements, Navy Training Process guidance, and Government policies.
Coordinate requests for Government-furnished information, equipment, workspace, system access, and other resources.
Support quality assurance activities and respond to Government questions or identified performance concerns.
Ensure assigned personnel comply with applicable requirements involving CUI, classified information, privacy, cybersecurity, operations security, and Government-furnished information.
Maintain effective communication among contractor leadership, project personnel, the COR, and other stakeholders.