Program Manager

Synergy ECP•Columbia, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Synergy ECP is seeking a Program Manager in anticipation of a newly awarded contract located in Columbia, MD. The Program Manager shall be responsible for the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract. This role serves as the main point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the Government Program Manager, and the Contractor’s senior management. The Program Manager will directly contribute to program efforts in several areas, including cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities. The role ensures the proper performance of tasks necessary for the efficient and effective execution of the contract. The PM shall utilize expert communication skills to direct skilled technical resources and report on technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents.

Requirements

Ten (10) years’ experience as a program or project manager in managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting.
At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Earned Value Management.
Knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies.
At least 5 years’ experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor environment is required.
Must have a PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2 certification in Program Management.
Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Responsibilities

Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract
Review and approve all earned value, Estimate To Complete, Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Report, or other financial reports as appropriate
Review and allocate management reserve within contractual limits
Ensure cross-discipline integration within the contract to meet Government needs
Work with the higher level program manager, if applicable, to provide effective and efficient management of the contractor's effort
Review and propose the Integrated Program Baseline (or resource loaded schedule) to the Government
Review risk and risk mitigation activities and allocate budgets for the same
Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government PM
Ensure the timely recruitment and training of program staff - both direct and indirect
Review all financial and technical reports before release to the Government
Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM in a timely and transparent manner
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractor's contracts staff
Assist the Government PM by providing input to statutory acquisition reports and responses to Congressional Questions for the Record (QFRs)
Coordinate the preparation of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and value engineering proposals to the Government PM
Provide Contractor input to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan reviews or Award Fee reviews, as appropriate.