Senior Project/Operations Manager
About The Position
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), through its Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division, is seeking a Senior Project/Operations Manager to support management of a large, multi-CLIN contract for the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Deterrence – Chemical, Biological Defense Programs. The role oversees a team that advises and assists with Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution; portfolio management of research and development projects; Nuclear Forces Portfolio Management; emergent threats and other Nuclear Surety Requirements; and Nuclear Surety Cybersecurity Threats. The manager also supports division business development and proposal initiatives and supervises program staff. The position is onsite in the northern Virginia region, with telecommuting as approved by the customer. The position may require an interview with the customer.
Requirements
- Master’s degree, or bachelor’s degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience.
- DoW Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Demonstrated interface with Government task leads, contracting officer’s representatives, contracting officers, program staff, and subcontractors.
- 10+ years of contract program management experience.
- 10+ years of supervisory experience, including experience with geographically dispersed teams.
- Experience in financial tracking, budget development, program analysis, and proposal pricing and review.
- Ability to operate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- 20+ years of progressive, relevant experience.
- Master’s degree in a recognized engineering, scientific, technical, management, or related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Manage a large, multi-CLIN contract supporting the specified government offices.
- Oversee a team advising and assisting with Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution and portfolio management of research and development projects.
- Oversee work related to Nuclear Forces Portfolio Management, emergent threats and other Nuclear Surety Requirements, and Nuclear Surety Cybersecurity Threats.
- Support division business development and proposal initiatives.
- Supervise program staff.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits addressing employees’ needs now and in the future.
- Eligibility for contributions through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
