Senior Program Manager 1

ARA•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager will serve as the procurement interface for multiple programs and support the team in varied program management roles. The position directs technical and administrative program efforts and works with a Technical Lead and Subcontract Manager to facilitate completion of contract requirements for existing and new programs. The Program Manager is the primary point of contact for internal and external customers, including preparing and reviewing materials, briefing stakeholders, and completing deliverables. The role also collaborates with technical teams on program management and daily program monitoring. The position calls for critical and strategic thinking, strong communication and administrative skills, agility, adaptability, and a sense of urgency. Program management also identifies opportunities for technology development that may improve value, mission capability, cost, or schedule.

Requirements

Skilled at organizing and translating information into clear written documentation and articulating complex concepts and processes in writing.
Experience working collaboratively, meeting tight deadlines, and interacting effectively with a wide range of personnel.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent English language, grammar, and spelling skills for writing, editing, and proofreading.
Strong knowledge of the Microsoft product suite, including excellent Microsoft Word knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience in contracts and program management.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant prior experience in procurement and/or subcontract management, or at least 6 years of relevant prior experience in procurement and/or program management.
Knowledge of or experience managing a Major Capability Acquisition.

Responsibilities

Support procurement activities and ensure supplier financial, quality, technical, programmatic, and schedule objectives are met in a timely manner.
Prepare and complete proposals for new programs and work.
Develop plans for cost-reduction initiatives and technical and quality process improvements to support supplier execution.
Interpret program, statement-of-work, and contract requirements and recommend and implement supplier actions to achieve them.
Maintain financial reports using actual costs, forecast spending based on project schedules, and estimate final costs against approved contract funding.
Brief leadership regularly on program status.
Develop and carry out risk management plans covering risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning and implementation, and tracking.
Reflect technical risks and issues in the program’s IMP and IMS.
Serve as the primary face for internal and external customers by preparing and reviewing materials, briefing stakeholders, and completing deliverables.
Collaborate with technical teams on program management responsibilities and daily program monitoring.