Program/Product Manager

S2 Analytical Solutions • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

Overview Program/Product Manager Springfield, VA TS/SCI REQUIRED These positions provide advice and assist services to GEOINT Services Office in project and transition management activities, following DoD management processes and principles. In addition to traditional project/transition management, the position requires an in-depth knowledge of systems engineering and software development techniques and principles.

Requirements

• Related specialized experience in System Integration, System Engineering, Acquisition and/or Project Management experience.
• Networking skills working with customers, stakeholders, program personell, and vendors.
• Asset management skills, understanding of security accreditation, user support and training, hardware configuration and scripting, and creative ideas for managing audits, purchases and remote troubleshooting.
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated experience in geospatially-related technology forecasting.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management experience, with significant TECHNICAL project management experience.
• Acquisition experience, with knowledge and experience in agile lifecycle acquisition.
• Software Product Management experience.
• Experience performing system engineering/system integration on NGA systems or Mission Partner systems.
• Experience as a task/project lead.
• Understanding of the geospatial intelligence mission and its contributions to the IC, DOD, and non-DoD missions.
• Understanding of NGA Readiness process.
• Familiarity and practical application with NGA and GEOINT Services Office systems architecture component and processes and specific to the enduring activity/projects.
• DAWIA Level III/II certification in Program Management or equivalent (i.e. PMP).
• Familiar with NGA acquisition planning processes and emerging geospatial technologies and standards.
• Experience using design thinking (human centered design) techniques and tools to reframe thinking, define user problems and identify opportunities (BMC, Context Map, CJM).
• Program management and leadership experience.
• Risk and schedule management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination fielding of the GEOINT Services Office projects through scheduling of activities, delivery of hardware and software, documentation, and ensuring all logistic activities are in place.
• Provide advice and support to manage the program throughout the life-cycle including cost, schedule, and performance.
• Support research and preparation of read-aheads for Director’s, Deputy Director’s, and Deputy Program Manager’s industry engagements.
• Assist in the development and evolution of GEOINT Services workflow Framework Model processes.
• Support the coordination with customers to prepare sites to receive project/segment to include: conducting site surveys; deployment scheduling; developing transition documents; and coordinating training, site testing, security, and O&M activities.
• Prepare and review draft documentation, following standard project management processes.
• Monitor project/segment development to maintain knowledge of current status by attending program reviews, monitoring testing, and monitoring schedules.
• Support program budget development activities across acquisition and in coordination with other Key Components.
• Provide technical engineering advice and assistance for all matters related to resources managed within GEOINT Services Office and related programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager