Job Description:

 

We are seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, and organized Program Manager to join our growing organization. In this position, you will play a key role in strategic program management, overseeing and coordinating multiple projects, products, and initiatives across a select program. You will be tasked with improving project efficiencies, tracking long-term goals, and developing program and project budgets. Candidates should have a strong working knowledge of performance and operations management to optimize productivity and employee satisfaction.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Develop and adjust long and short-term project plans.
• Prepare reports and briefings on program status, policies and procedures, in support of acquisition program milestones.
• Maintain a stringent quality control standard on the production of deliverables, ensuring adherence to expected standards and policy compliance while fostering a culture of excellence, consistency, and reliability.
• Analyze effectiveness and efficiency of program; develop recommendations to improve program operations.
• Adjust technical support to meet emergencies, changing projects, or production requirements within available resources and without sacrifice to completeness and accuracy.
• Interpret regulatory directives, oversee contract compliance, and coordinate essential program information with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee a unified and effectively communicated strategy.
• Respond to data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures.
• Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts (customers) in development of solutions to program issues.
• Manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance with policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with external partners and vendors by identifying and implementing procurement strategies that align with client needs to cultivate beneficial partnerships.
• Supervise, mentor and manage internal Team Leads.

 

Requirements

 

• 10+ years leading diverse teams with 14 or more direct reports in the commercial or defense contract environment.
• 10+ years of experience successfully managing complex projects or government programs as a Program Manager, Project Manager or Site Lead (collective experience in these roles is acceptable)
• Certified Program Management Professional (PMP), or in lieu of Project Management certified, with the ability to obtain PMP within 6 months of hire. (reimbursement options will be provided)
• Must have TS level security clearance on day 1.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree (Business, Management, Administration, Intelligence or related field).
• Proven financial management and budgeting experience utilizing systems such as Unanet or similar financial platforms.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively conveying complex information to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader, showcasing initiative and meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering external partnerships and business to business relationships.
• Adept at navigating fast paced and sensitive secure environments, with a proven record of excellence in similar roles.
• Must be analytical, flexible, team-oriented, have good interpersonal, communication, and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

 

 

Equal Opportunity

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.