Program Manager

Aspen Consulting Group is seeking a part-time DoD Program Manager to work remotely with occasional visits to Eatontown, NJ and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The successful candidate will lead and execute critical programs supporting the Department of Defense (DoD). This position requires a strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, regulations, and program management best practices. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects within the defense industry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple research and development initiatives across a broad array of functional areas (i.e., signals intelligence, direction finding, electronic warfare and communications) from initiation through closeout, ensuring on-time, within-budget, and within-scope delivery of documentation and prototypes.
• Manage projects/task orders and personnel at multiple locations.
• Identify personnel staffing requirements to accomplish tasks. Manage a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and support staff. Establish and track budgets and schedules along with milestone events and direct all program activities.
• Effectively communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior leadership within the company and the DoD. Prepare and present program reviews and reports.
• Develop and execute program plans. Identify and mitigate program risks and develop contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable DoD regulations, policies, and procedures, including the Defense Acquisition System (DAS), Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior program management staff.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Engineering management experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 10 years of experience in engineering management, with a significant portion of that experience supporting DoD programs.
• Demonstrated experience with DoD acquisition processes and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).
• Experience managing complex projects with significant technical, cost, and schedule constraints.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level. Active clearance preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specific DoD program areas (e.g., electronic warfare, command and control, intelligence).
• Familiarity with relevant DoD instructions and publications.
• Experience with proposal development.

Aspen Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and Eatontown, NJ for this job?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• DoD: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

Salary : $50,000 - $100,000