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AV · 13 hours ago

Senior Program Manager

420 National Business Parkway, Jessup, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $215K/yr

10+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Senior Program Manager will support a program focusing on computer network operations to develop offensive and defensive cyber tools, while also providing systems and software engineering services in support of R&D and evaluation of emerging technologies.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with the higher level program manager, if applicable, to provide effective and efficient management of the contractor’s effort

Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract

Review and propose the Integrated Program Baseline (or resource loaded schedule) to the Government

Review and approve all earned value, Estimate To Complete, Funds and Manhour Expenditure Report, or other financial reports as appropriate

Review risk and risk mitigation activities and allocate budgets for the same

Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government PM

Review and allocate management reserve within contractual limits

Ensure the timely recruitment and training of program staff – both direct and indirect

Review all financial and technical reports before release to the Government

Ensure cross-discipline integration within the contract to meet Government needs

Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM in a timely and transparent manner

Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractor’s contracts staff

Work with the higher level program manager, if applicable, to provide effective and efficient management of the contractor’s effort

Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract

Review and propose the Integrated Program Baseline (or resource loaded schedule) to the Government

Assist the Government PM by providing input to statutory acquisition reports and responses to Congressional Questions for the Record (QFRs)

Coordinate the preparation of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and value engineering proposals to the Government PM

Provide Contractor input to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan reviews or Award Fee reviews, as appropriate

Qualification

Program ManagementEarned Value ManagementPMP CertificationRequirements AnalysisResource AllocationFinancial ReportingMulti-task Contract ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingTime ManagementAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in Program Management. Five (5) years must be within the Intelligence Community

Must have at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Earned Value Management

Must have a PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or DAWIA Level 2 certification in Program Management

Must have demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting

Shall be knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the FAR and DFAR, DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies

Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor environment

An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Preferred

Experience managing programs with multiple TTOs and customers

Work performed in government locations (FANX, R&E) and contractor facilities in Annapolis Junction. Main location for the Senior Program Manager is FANX

Partial telework available