IBSS · 8 hours ago
Senior Program Manager IV
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expIBSS Corporation is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Program Manager IV to lead efforts in support of the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). This key role provides programmatic leadership, business process guidance, technical oversight, and lifecycle management in close coordination with Government stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the lead contractor program interface with the Government ASOS Program Management Office (PMO)
Support the modernization and evolution of ASOS systems in accordance with NOAA/NWS policies, directives, and life cycle processes
Provide expert-level guidance in the planning, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of ASOS SLEP components
Develop and refine business process analysis and improvement plans to increase program efficiency and transparency
Lead efforts to define, track, and manage communications between production contractors and Government teams
Support the Government in managing warranty claims, system deployment logistics, and transition planning under the EIS contract vehicle
Perform market research and technology assessments to support acquisition decisions and combat component obsolescence
Conduct and support security planning and risk assessments to meet federal standards and ensure system integrity
Develop and maintain a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to align activities across engineering, field deployment, and program reporting
Oversee program planning, procurement, budgeting, invoice reconciliation, and financial forecasting efforts
Provide administrative and strategic support for the preparation of status briefings, milestone reviews, and program documentation
Work closely with engineers, analysts, deployment managers, and web developers to ensure integrated program delivery
Facilitate coordination between cross-functional contractor teams and NOAA/NWS technical leads
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications or Electronics Engineering
10 years related experience
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale federal programs, preferably in meteorological systems, aviation, or telecommunications
Experience managing $10M+ in Dollar value
Experience managing a team of 10+ direct reports
Proven expertise in lifecycle planning, schedule and risk management, and systems integration
Strong understanding of government acquisition and program management principles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams and present to senior stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Project, Office Suite, and related scheduling and budgeting tools
Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or Computer Engineering background
Experience with hardware and software engineering principles, (understanding of how the scientific instruments and the data-processing units integrate together and disseminate the data after processing)
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Management, or related field
PMP certification
Agile and Hybrid Project Management Framework Experience
Familiarity with NOAA, FAA, or NWS systems and procedures
Experience managing geographically dispersed deployments and multi-vendor integration
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible
Paid time off
Federal holidays
A matching 401K plan
Tuition/professional development reimbursement
Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options
Company
IBSS
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sonya Velasco
Chief Executive Officer
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