Program Manager (US Citizen, Secret Clearance, On-Site)

POWERHOUSE INSTITUTE INC•Arlington, VA

10h•$119,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager leads cross-functional project teams and contractor staff supporting government program managers, providing day-to-day leadership and overseeing large or complex projects and assignments. The role works with government CORs, PMs, leadership, and other stakeholders to address program requests, develop outreach strategies and solutions, build relationships, and facilitate technology transition and deployment. The Program Manager plans, schedules, executes, monitors, and oversees projects through their full lifecycle, including SDLC activities, release planning, change management, systems development, maintenance, production, and resource planning. The role monitors project scope, schedule, cost, quality, performance, and technical requirements; reports progress; and manages risks, issues, changes, and escalations to support timely, on-budget delivery. The position also conducts technical research and assessments; supports the formulation and management of R&D and technology programs; develops program and technical documentation and briefings; and implements continuous process improvement, quality assurance, and project management improvements. This is a full-time, W2-only, on-site position in the Arlington, Virginia area. Candidates must be local to the Washington, DC metro area, be U.S. citizens (no dual status), hold an active or recently active Secret federal security clearance, and have an active PMP certification. Compensation is listed as $119,000–$145,000, with rate decisions depending on factors including skills, experience, training, clearance, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship with no dual status, as mandated by the government client.
Active or recently active Secret-level federal security clearance.
Active PMP certification.
Must be local to the Washington, DC metro area and able to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia.
15 or more years of progressive professional and business experience.
10 or more years of key performance measure experience servicing federal government programs or contracts of enterprise-level size, value, and complexity.
Proven experience in project planning, monitoring, and financial activities related to program management.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple project teams and knowledge of projects and programs with well-defined metrics.
Advanced knowledge of program management and technical monitoring performed by a U.S. Government COR technical representative.
Advanced experience using Microsoft Project.
Experience with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
BS/BA degree in a technical field such as information services, engineering, business administration, or program management; an additional 10 years of related professional experience may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

Manage cross-functional project teams and contractor staff supporting government PMs, providing day-to-day leadership, resolving issues, and leading large or complex projects and assignments.
Interface with government CORs, PMs, leadership, and other stakeholders to address program requests, develop outreach strategies and solutions, build relationships, and facilitate technology transition and deployment.
Plan, schedule, execute, monitor, and oversee projects throughout their lifecycle, including SDLC activities, release planning, change management, systems development, maintenance, production, and resource planning.
Serve as an SME on complex projects and assignments, analyze challenges involving technology, finance, scheduling, methodologies, tools, and solution components, and develop recommendations and approaches.
Monitor scope, schedule, cost, quality, performance, and technical requirements; measure and report progress; and ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet or exceed expectations and commitments.
Identify and manage project risks, issues, changes, and escalations; develop and execute risk response plans; and monitor issues through resolution.
Conduct technical research, assessments, and analyses of concepts, emerging technologies, alternatives, methodologies, technical merit, innovation, feasibility, risks, benefits, and potential solutions.
Support formulation, planning, and management of R&D and technology programs, including developing program concepts, shaping research goals, establishing project metrics, prioritizing work, participating in design reviews and status meetings, and aligning activities with business and mission objectives.
Develop and present program and technical documentation, including briefings, technical analyses, papers, recommendations, project plans, proposal concepts, evaluation materials, and other project documentation.
Implement and manage continuous process improvement, quality assurance, and project management improvements, including tracking performance and cost outcomes, supporting CPI awareness and training, and documenting and implementing improved processes.