What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Program Manager position at BCS Allegient?
Allegient Defense (DBA BCS Allegient) provides technically oriented services from program management to advanced systems integration and engineering. We support Government and prime system integrators with engineering and management expertise. Allegient Defense helps clients with challenging Science & Technology, Engineering Acquisition, and Program Management Mission requirements. We are currently in search of a Portfolio Program Manager to support one of our Government clients.
Essential Job Functions
Experience in at least one of the following core competency areas is required (experience in more than one core competency area is preferred) : (1) physics, (2) aerospace materials, (3) energetics, (4) surface and air launched weapons, (5) kinetic weapons, (6) directed energy weapons, (7) robotics and unmanned aerial systems, (8) air vehicle design, (9) air vehicle structures and subsystems, (10) vehicle self-protection and survivability, and (11) air vehicles modeling and simulation.
Management of Science and Technology Programs and program transition to the warfighter.
Understanding of military tactics and employment of new weapon systems.
Required fiscal basic skills (e.g. excel and basic accounting / forecasting of execution budgets) - to coordinate with contract support fiscal staff, should also have rudimentary knowledge of DoD annual budgetary cycling, in order to oversee fiscal execution of highly technical efforts and identify risky behavior by Principal Investigators.
Interfacing with various performer types such as academia, industry and government performers.
Assisting in the management of large complex technical development programs.
Preparing program material and answering data calls from senior navy leadership and congress.
Requirements
Education Requirement :
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a technical field related to the areas of science and technology investment.
A substitution for a master’s degree may be allowed as follows : A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a technical field related to the areas of science and technology investment AND a minimum of ten (10) years of Program Management or Program Management Support experience in Science and Technology or Acquisition Program Management.
Experience Requirements :
A minimum of eight (8) years of Program Management or Program Management Support experience in Science and Technology or Acquisition Program Management.
Prior experience managing contractor employees on Government contracts.
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
Possess familiarity with Basic and Applied Research (BAR) programs, including but not limited to the OSD University Research Initiatives (URI).
Experience in at least one of the following core competency areas is required (experience in more than one core competency area is preferred) : (1) physics, (2) aerospace materials, (3) energetics, (4) surface and air launched weapons, (5) kinetic weapons, (6) directed energy weapons, (7) robotics and unmanned aerial systems, (8) air vehicle design, (9) air vehicle structures and subsystems, (10) vehicle self-protection and survivability, and (11) air vehicles modeling and simulation.
Have experience and be proficient in the following : Microsoft Office 365 (specifically, Word, Power Point, Outlook, SharePoint Online, Teams and Excel); Communicating clearly, effectively, both orally verbally and in writing; Being effective working independently and collaboratively; Organizing and coordinating meetings.
Desired Additional Requirements :
Active Secret clearance.
Current, or ability to obtain, Top Secret SCI Clearance
DAWIA certification or Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P / PM) certification, or commercially available Project Management Certification (PMP).
Prior Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Navy (DON) experience.
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