Program Manager, Professional Services

Katmai

1d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Program Manager manages and captures government service contracts and leads employees in developing plans and proposals for the Professional Services Division. The role requires a firm understanding of government contract structures, capture and administration, and expertise in proposing and pricing performance-based service contracts. The manager oversees cost, schedule, and performance expectations and supports recruiting hard-to-find professionals. The position manages assigned government projects in accordance with contract and corporate requirements, serves as a liaison among customers, executives, administrators, and operational employees, and communicates project status and resource needs to management and clients. Responsibilities include developing budgets, schedules, and performance standards; interpreting client requirements; preparing project plans, procedures, presentations, and proposals; overseeing project resources and deliverables; maintaining contract and project documentation; and managing project risks and challenges. The Program Manager also coaches employees, leads operations, supports future-project pipeline development and capture, and writes technical proposals and pricing. This is a full-time role. Additional hours may be required to complete assignments or projects. Expected travel is less than 25%, and expected driving is less than 5%. Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and any necessary security access or background checks. Compensation is $120,000 to $150,000 annually. The posting describes this as a potential future opportunity; there is no current vacancy and hiring is not guaranteed.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of project management experience.
Minimum of three years of relevant experience responding to government Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; the posting notes that U.S. citizenship is generally required.
Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.
Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s automobile insurance policy.
Driving may be required when traveling for training or for occasional local driving.
Ability to work additional hours as needed to complete assignments or projects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or an engineering discipline is preferred.
Ability to develop comprehensive technical plans, procedures, and work instructions.
Skill in pricing and forecasting complex projects.
Strong writing skills for developing technical and management approaches.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask across multiple projects.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Background recruiting hard-to-find professionals.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned government projects in accordance with contract and corporate requirements.
Liaise with customers, executives, administrators, and operational employees to ensure contract performance.
Report orally and in writing to higher management; communicate with clients and contractor personnel and allocate resources effectively.
Develop and maintain budgets, schedules, and performance standards.
Interpret client requirements and work with clients and subordinates to prepare project presentations, plans, procedures, and proposals.
Manage development, production, and delivery standards and ensure project assignments are completed as directed.
Coach and mentor employees in developing quality plans, presentations, and proposals.
Acquire and oversee resources needed to complete projects.
Enforce work standards and review and resolve discrepancies to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
Maintain project documentation and assess technical and non-technical project issues.
Lead assigned operations and define roles and responsibilities at all levels.
Maintain sound and executable contracts.
Develop the pipeline for future projects and manage capture of new projects.
Write detailed technical proposals and formulate pricing for potential projects.
Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for employees.
Submit timely and accurate deliverables.
Manage and communicate project risks and challenges.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Provide project direction in accordance with division directives.
Perform other duties as assigned.