Defense)

THOR Solutions, LLC•Middletown, RI

6d•$100,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a mid-level Program Manager/Operations Manager to support Navy, Coast Guard, and Department of Defense (DOD) programs in the Southern New England region. The Operations Manager will oversee contractor activities across one or more government contracts. An ideal candidate will possess management/leadership experience with Navy, DOD, and other federal equivalent programs, as contractor, government civilian, or active military. This position will fulfill overall contract management duties, including overseeing personnel & tasking, maintaining customer relationships, managing products & deliverables, providing financial data tracking, and leading regional business development efforts to obtain additional contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in technical or business discipline.
At least five (5) years of management experience within NAVSEA, Navy, USCG, and/or other DoD spaces.
Operating a portfolio of DoD and/or Maritime (e.g., Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command) programs in services-based environments comprised of multiple contract types (e.g., CPFF, CPIF, FFP, T&M).
Performing personnel and/or project leadership roles while serving in the military.
Managing and growing all aspects of a business unit successfully, including customers, people, programs, financials, and new business.
Working and negotiating with customers to secure program portfolio growth through modifications, re-competes, takeaways, and new business.
Experience leading a geographically distributed workforce supporting a diverse set of technical requirements in multiple disciplines and markets.
Engaging daily with company C-Suite and extensive experience with military, government, and contractor senior executives.
Demonstrated experience managing and directing diverse task teams in a dynamic environment.
Experience developing project schedules, performing resource planning, and monitoring and tracking tasks and expenditures against baseline budgets.
Experience interacting with Government customers and contractor/subcontractor peers to maintain smooth operation of programs/contracts.
Experience or skills that demonstrate the ability to work as part of a large team using various forms of technology (e.g., phone, email, Microsoft Teams).
Proficient with common productivity software including the Microsoft Office suite.
Strong interpersonal & leadership skills, and the ability to work with & oversee a team of peers and subordinates.
Excellent communication skills.
Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required.
Only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

In lieu of a relevant Bachelor’s degree, other combinations of relevant credentials may be considered such as a lesser degree, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, additional years of management experience, or additional years of military leadership experience.
An existing, active Secret security clearance is preferred.
At least (10) years of recent, relevant management experience.
Prior experience managing a major NAVSEA or DoD project or program.
Relevant management or business certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP).

Responsibilities

Lead overall program/project execution for one or more government programs, while ensuring completion of tasking and contractual requirements as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Develop and adhere to delivery schedules and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to ensure customer deliverables and reporting requirements are met and to delegate/coordinate work within the project. Monitor progress and performance against these plans.
Directly manage THOR employees supporting contract execution and associated THOR corporate activities, including guiding performance, overseeing timekeeping, and other aspects of personnel management. Ensure employees are performing contract-required tasking within established scope, schedule, and budget.
Evaluate and approve decisions that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of the program.
Regularly review status of the program and customer deliverables with internal and external stakeholders.
Track program financial data, manage program invoicing and funding, and generate reports for both internal tracking and management, as well as external contract reporting.
Continually interface with Government customers on a working level to ensure quality and expectations are met, and proper procedures are followed per the customer’s instructions, as well as contract scope and requirements.
Keep THOR senior management appraised of major contract, financial, and personnel issues or actions. Work closely with THOR corporate groups including Finance, Contracts, Human Resources, and more.
Work with peers and partners at other defense contractors to maintain and grow workshare on existing contracts, identify new partnership opportunities to pursue, and cultivate new customers and markets.