Program Manager (#4036383)

APT Research, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

28d•Onsite

About The Position

APT Research is seeking a Program Manager to join their team to support the Missile Defense Agency. This is a contingent key position for a proposal that has been submitted to support an upcoming contract in Huntsville, AL. The role requires supervising employees, recruiting and retaining technical professionals, and assessing technical capabilities in system safety engineering, software safety, explosive safety, and other safety-related disciplines. APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government, offering competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits.

Requirements

BA/BS in engineering, or science
12 years' experience managing technical contracts with the Government
Prior experience managing 30+ Government or contractor personnel
Proficient in standards, principles, practices, and processes related to complex systems
Prior experience managing a budget with multiple line items
Experience implementing system safety processes and methodologies IAW Government and Industry Standards; a broad knowledge of MIL-STD-882 (series); during design, development, use, and maintenance of safety-critical hardware and software systems in complex aerospace and/or weapons systems
Ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to contribute to and execute long-term corporate strategy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex contractual and organizational challenges
Superior ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain organization in a fast-paced environment
Management of personnel resources to motivate, develop and direct people as they work
Must have a Secret level clearance

Nice To Haves

Familiar with MIL-STD-882E, and/or other DoD safety requirements
Safety Boards Experience
Materiel Release Experience
PMP certification
Ability to utilize Excel & other Microsoft Office 365 products
Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal direction

Responsibilities

Lead project development from inception to completion
Manage and control funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms
Manage multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity
Work with leadership to define long-term strategy, drive process improvements, and ensure programs align with business objectives
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and proactively remove roadblocks to keep the contract on track
Provide contractual direction and ensure customer satisfaction while following all corporate policies
Effectively communicate program status, financial details, and requirements to a wide range of audiences from government customers to senior corporate leadership
Be a visible and well-connected ambassador to contract program office and senior program leadership
Demonstrated ability to grow/sustain/leverage large number of professional contacts and vast network
Willingness/ability to attend professional business functions as official APT representative
Provide proposal support; this includes generating and/or reviewing proposal documents, especially with respect to cost estimation, bid pricing, setting/managing management reserve, and profitability targets
Hire personnel to support contract operations and request resources (equipment), when needed
Resolve issues associated with contract and personnel
Report and/or brief contract status to senior management on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
Flow issues up to senior management as appropriate
Be an ambassador of corporate level mission, vision, and culture, down and in the division
Be an engaged and contributing member of the corporate leadership team, up and out from the division
Communicate with contract employees; keep open communication lines with contract employees, senior management, and division managers
Sustain and grow employee culture and morale with creativity and care
Prepare inputs for monthly APT all-hands meeting and monthly newsletter
Recognize employees: Generate APT monthly and annual award nominations
Lead/manage division employees performance goal setting process and monitor goals throughout the year
Perform mid-year and year-end employee assessments, recommend year-end employee raises and performance incentives
Train new personnel and develop existing personnel
Deliver monthly financial reports, monthly activity report, contract DRDs accurately and on-time
Collaborate/negotiate with customers; manage employees on the contract; respond to ROM requests
Review/negotiate contract documents, including contract modifications, statement of work(s), etc.
Manage contracts and subcontractors (oversee work, initiate subcontract mods (when needed), review/approve subcontractor invoices)
Budget employee hours to meet contract expectations
Initiate "at risk" decisions when required
Ensure integrity, customer satisfaction, and customer relationships
Prepare cost estimates and proposals
Personnel hires, employee performance management, employee termination
Day-to-day customer decisions
Monitor and control contract costs