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NANA · 4 days ago

Program Manager (Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance)

Lorton, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Compass Point Federal, an Akima Company, is seeking a Program Manager to lead a mission-oriented program for a Law Enforcement organization in the National Capital Region. This role will serve as the main point of contact for the Government stakeholders, providing program oversight and ensuring client satisfaction.

Mining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point-of-contact for the client agency for all matters pertaining to the contract. Must be readily accessible to the COR via telephone, email, and in person. Will work closely with the COR to ensure the attainment of all contract goals and objectives, as well as successful implementation of day-to-day activities

Provide overall direction of program activities and personnel

Responsible for program oversight, budgeting, planning and scheduling, progress reporting, earned value, performance analysis, technical risk analysis, financial planning, quality assurance and quality control, and delivery of services

Provide program leadership to assigned project teams and monitor assigned project managers to ensure that appropriate technical and administrative personnel are assigned to the program

Manage contract functional area or business line programs that are sensitive or critical in nature, broad in scope and impact, and significant in terms of company-committed resources

Provide senior interface between client and company resources and manager assigned programs to meet client requirements

Work with the client and company leadership to assist in establishing policy and strategic direction for programs

Communicate with senior levels of the client on a frequent basis

Ensure client satisfaction with company performance

Support corporate initiatives, proposals, and business development efforts as requested

Qualification

Program ManagementRadio Frequency (RF) skillsElectrical EngineeringComputer ScienceGovernment Project ManagementRelationship BuildingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Required

Minimum of 10 years of related technical and managerial experience (A Master's degree substitutes for two years' experience and a Ph.D. will substitute for 5 years' experience)

Radio Frequency (RF) specific technical skills most relevant to the role, such as design, testing, optimization, simulation, troubleshooting, and implementation

Ability to manage complex program activities and act as customer liaison for program progress reports

Must have a BA/BS in applicable engineering discipline such as Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent education/experience

Strong management and relationship building skills

Strong written and communications skills in the English language

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (written and verbal) with experience briefing senior federal executives

Ability to obtain Public Trust / pass DEA agency-specific background check

Active DoD Secret clearance desired (an ability to obtain and maintain up to DoD Top Secret clearance strongly desired)