Program Manager

APOGEE RESEARCH LLC•Arlington, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee Research brings cutting-edge research into practice for the DoD community. We blend agility with rigor to develop new technologies and transition them for operational use. Founded in 2012, Apogee Research brings together cross-discipline teams to solve difficult and often deemed impossible problems across a range of different technical domains. At Apogee Research we work hard, we get things done, and we do it together. We currently have openings for a Program Manager (full-time in person) located in our Arlington, VA office. The Program Manager will be responsible for the management aspects of research and development efforts supporting Principal Investigators (PIs), profit and loss Directors, and the executive management team. Our ideal candidate is experienced in bridging between customers and technical execution teams to deliver complex technical solutions on programs that could span from innovative DARPA research through to operational deployment and use. The position is based out of our Arlington, VA office (full-time in person), but will require travel. You must have an active (within the last two years) DoD Top Secret clearance is required with SCI eligibility.

Requirements

BS or BA, with the ability to comprehend and digest highly technical subject matter
Experience as a program manager (on the industry performer side) for DoD contracts, including classified contracts
Proven record of meeting deadlines, delivering on all contract deliverables, and attention to detail
Experience in proposal management (unclassified and classified) and familiarity with proposal color reviews
Demonstrated ability to analyze cost and schedule to identify program risk
Experience producing action items, developing metrics, and developing/tracking risk mitigation plans
Demonstrable track record of successful customer, team, and company senior management interaction
Ability to multitask and set priorities in a deadline-oriented, highly matrixed environment across several projects and teams
Comfort working on programs building weapon systems in support of national security
An active (within the last two years) DoD Top Secret clearance is required with SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a variety of contract vehicle types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, etc.)
Experience working with PIs and customers to ensure that research efforts prioritize development and demonstration of key enabling technologies
Experience on programs developing, fielding, or operationally using hardware or software capabilities
MA or MS in engineering, management, or relevant field
At least 5-8 years of experience working with Air Force and Navy customers
An active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Ensure contracts are properly funded, executed on schedule and on budget, and with technical efforts aligned with the contract scope
Submit accurate and professional contractual deliverables on time
Coordinate among technical, IT, security, executive management, finance, and accounting teams to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget
Plan and manage staff allocations for project success in a fluid research-based environment
Manage multiple programs concurrently and collaborate with other programs to share resources to maximize benefits for the customer and company
Manage unclassified and classified proposals and write programmatic sections of proposals
Day to day responsibilities include: project progress tracking, project finance and budget tracking, personnel assignment and labor hours tracking, deliverable review and submittal, schedule, and progress reporting