Program Manager - TS/SCI Polygraph Required

Leidos•Reston, VA

4d•$131,300 - $237,350•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Program Manager (PM) for a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). The PM will manage a complex multi-year, fast paced, highly dynamic environment of ~25 employees and subcontractors providing engineering support to a government customer. The PM will plan, direct, and schedule the timely and successful completion of the tasks required in the contract statement of work. The PM will interface with all levels of customer and Leidos management, and must provide the leadership and have the interpersonal communication skills necessary to lead, direct, and manage a complex program.

Requirements

Must possess a TS/SCI Polygraph for consideration.
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience. Work experience can be used in lieu of degree/combined with education
Minimum 5 years of experience leading and managing contractor personnel and deliverables under a contract of similar scope within the last 10 years
Experience with requirements documentation, assessing customer requirements, identifying dependencies, and developing responsive project plans
Demonstrated experience in a government operating environment
Experience leading contractor teams, including subcontractors, in a government operating environment.
Experience leading and managing diverse workforce.
Strong track record of organizational leadership and business management, including strong analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
Ability to partner with company support personnel to include project control, finance, contracts, subcontracts, HR, talent acquisition, and business development to effectively manage and grow the program
Ability to establish an effective working relationship with program, company, and customer personnel and managers
Ability to motivate employees and ensure engagement
Understanding of industry standard and best practices related to project and program management
Demonstrated ability to partner with HR to proactively identify, manage, and address performance concerns in a timely, professional, and consistent manner

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with technical operations
Demonstrated ability to estimate costs and other resources using quantitative analysis to project requirements
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic plans
Demonstrated experience implementing process improvements to include the Lean Six Sigma methodology
Experience overseeing mission IT operations
Experience working in manufacturing environments
Masters of Science degree or equivalent professional experience
PMP certification

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary focal point for contract performance to include: technical, staffing, cost, schedule, security, and allocation of appropriate skill mix assigned to taskings and contract deliverables.
Ensure vacancies are filled quickly with qualified and cleared personnel
Maintain a professional, performance-oriented program
Ensure personnel maintain the required levels of expertise and competency across all assignments while staying current with rapidly evolving technologies
Identify and schedule technical personnel against assigned tasks and ensure on-time delivery
Work closely with program and customer personnel to ensure all contract deliverables and requirements are completed and delivered on time and to standard
Maintain, assess, and update all program processes and procedures to ensure they remain in line with program and customer requirements
Ensure all program and customer personnel are aware of and understand program processes and procedures
Track, manage, and control costs and labor hours
Make complex/difficult financial, business, and personnel decisions with outcomes in the best interest of the employees, company, and customer
Coordinate, track, and report on all procurement activities
Coordinate, track, and report on all travel activities
Manage subcontractors
Meet financial commitments in revenue and fee for the organization