Stockpile Modernization, Program Manager

Pantex•Amarillo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the program's overall success or failure. Performs in a variety of roles or provides support and technical knowledge in two or more of the job specialties assigned within the Program Management job family. May perform the following roles. Manages a group of related projects, tasks, and other work scope in an integrated, coordinated and efficient manner. Identifies customer needs, requirements, and opportunities; develops integrated projects; and leads and manages accomplishment of program requirements to create synergy for the enterprise while exceeding the customer's expectations. Establishes an integrated program team and serves as its leader to develop multiyear plans which balance stakeholder views, corporate interests, and scope execution. Communicates program plan and status to management, stakeholders, and customers. Prepares documentation to support annual plan formulation, work authorization, performance monitoring, change control, and closeout. Engages with the scope executing organizations to develop and seek concurrence with required change actions. Performs program risk management. Performs economic analyses on new or improved product opportunities. Develops business models and determines market trends to substantiate long-term prospects. Develops input for and manages the Performance Evaluation and Measurement Plan aspects of the program requirements. Controls costs within the approved program targets. Reviews and approves or rejects requests to pursue activities outside previously approved work scope or funding profile.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Master's degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709.
Medical requirements may apply.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.

Nice To Haves

A technical education background, ideally with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a scientific discipline.
Between 5 and 10 years of Pantex experience, along with familiarity with National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Defense Programs.
Expertise related to weapon programs and Pantex weapon production planning and execution would be especially helpful.
Solid engineering and technical skills, with valuable experience in areas such as Safety Analysis Engineering, Process Engineering, or Tester Design.
Candidates who have managed engineering projects and production, addressed complex challenges with a logical approach, and evaluated technical scope and processes would be ideal.
Proven ability to build and lead multi-disciplinary teams, direct both technical and administrative staff, and manage matrix relationships across various support groups.
Practical project or program-level financial experience, including planning, risk management, scheduling, change control, and working with financial management systems.
Excellent communication skills, particularly when negotiating and collaborating with internal teams and external government customers.

Responsibilities

Manages a group of related projects, tasks, and other work scope in an integrated, coordinated and efficient manner.
Identifies customer needs, requirements, and opportunities; develops integrated projects; and leads and manages accomplishment of program requirements to create synergy for the enterprise while exceeding the customer's expectations.
Establishes an integrated program team and serves as its leader to develop multiyear plans which balance stakeholder views, corporate interests, and scope execution.
Communicates program plan and status to management, stakeholders, and customers.
Prepares documentation to support annual plan formulation, work authorization, performance monitoring, change control, and closeout.
Engages with the scope executing organizations to develop and seek concurrence with required change actions.
Performs program risk management.
Performs economic analyses on new or improved product opportunities.
Develops business models and determines market trends to substantiate long-term prospects.
Develops input for and manages the Performance Evaluation and Measurement Plan aspects of the program requirements.
Controls costs within the approved program targets.
Reviews and approves or rejects requests to pursue activities outside previously approved work scope or funding profile.