Sr. Program Manager, Innovative Defense Technologies, Arlington, VA
Innovative Defense Technologies -
Arlington, VA,
US
Sr. Program Manager
Date Posted: 2024-06-11
Job description
Description
Background Information:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to be based in our Mount Laurel, NJ or Arlington, VA office.
Overview:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex defense systems, is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Program Manager to join our dynamic team. The selected candidate will be responsible for program management functions, including developing/maintaining the Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBC), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Earned Value Management (EVM), and Risk/Opportunity Management.
All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance.
Responsibilities Include:
EEO Statement:
Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Background Information:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to be based in our Mount Laurel, NJ or Arlington, VA office.
Overview:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex defense systems, is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Program Manager to join our dynamic team. The selected candidate will be responsible for program management functions, including developing/maintaining the Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBC), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Earned Value Management (EVM), and Risk/Opportunity Management.
All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance.
Responsibilities Include:
- Ensure project plan, scope, work breakdown structure, schedule, risk, budget, and deliverables are in alignment with the project/program goals and objectives as defined by the Statement of Work (SOW)
- Develop Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), POAMs, program level project and staffing plans
- Ensure all program objectives and deliverables are accomplished on time and on budget
- Monitor all project level risks as well as determining relevant mitigation strategies
- Communicate closely with the government program office regarding agreement status, schedules, and any issues/risks
- Collaborate with IDT's Finance team to establish and maintain an integrated management system
- Host and attend working group meetings, generate and deliver agendas, track issues and action items and establish and distribute meeting minutes
- Participate in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with the government program office and industry stakeholders to provide updates on work execution, risks, issues, and cost status and forecasts.
- Collaborate with both IDT and US government contract representatives to ensure applicable Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are developed, executed and in-place
- Facilitate and track the delivery of Government Furnished Materials (GFM) and Government Furnished Information (GFI)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 10 Years relevant experience
- Experience managing DOD projects/programs
- Familiarity with DOD Systems and/or Software Engineering processes
- Experience in proposal and cost estimation development
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes
- Developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Plan of Action and Milestone (POAM), program level project and staffing plans
- Experience developing and managing a Cost Software Data Reporting (CSDR) management architecture
- Proficient in Earned Value Management
- Strong communication skills and experience as the primary point of contact for communicating project status and risks/issues with government officials
- Proficient in Risk and Opportunity Management
- Experience managing US Air Force contracts
- Understanding of US Air Force platform-level tactical systems and software
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Strong curiosity and willingness to learn and deliver solutions in the face of uncertain or ambiguous environments
- Ability to work closely with Customers, Program Managers and Chief Engineers
- Willingness to mentor and grow talent
- Be capable of working independently, but thrive in a team environment
- Solid problem-solving ability, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
EEO Statement:
Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.