Defense Programs Manager

Company Overview

TENAX Technologies is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in Harford County, MD. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment of creativity, passion, and dedication while providing professional services for research and development, testing and evaluation, and executing mission-critical projects for our government clients.

Summary

The Program Manager (PM) shall be overall responsible for the performance of the work. The PM shall be available during DPG normal duty hour/duty day except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed per installation commander.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary company point of contact for the TEAM on the WDTC contract to include internal and external agencies, internal personnel, and corporate leadership.
• Management of program activities including ultimate responsibility for all operations, personnel, budgetary, and contract administration functions.
• Establishes performance standards for contract managers and leaders; establishes minimum acceptable qualifications of engineering professionals and Subject Matter Experts.
• Prepares administrative and technical reports relative to contract requirements in adequate detail to ensure contractual compliance.
• Provides strategic oversight of major system development and instrumentation modernization efforts.
• Manages relationships with vendors and subcontract teaming partners.
• Establishes and monitors specific objectives and strategies for negotiation of all Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Provides leadership and support for the organization’s ongoing operations and procedures.
• Maintains in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• Performs any other duties necessary to ensure the successful performance of the contract.

Qualifications

• At a minimum, Master’s degree, MBA or MS in science/engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 10-years of management experience to include 5-years of direct DOD contracts program management experience in chemical/biological defense programs or equivalent.
• Must have a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Must have experience in marketing, identifying customer requirements, developing cost-effective solutions, leading proposal efforts, preparing cost estimates, planning, and executing multiple projects.
• Must be experienced in the development and management of work breakdown structures and earned value management measurements.
• Must have demonstrated ability in monitoring, reporting, and presenting overall project cost, schedule, and performance to the customer.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft (MS®) Project or similar project management software.

If you are ready to take on exciting challenges in project management within a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply today and become part of our dedicated team at TENAX Technologies.

Terms of Employment and Eligibility Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical and periodic retests.

Must be able to successfully complete a background check.

Must possess or be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.

The lists above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. TENAX reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Dugway, UT 84022 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dugway, UT 84022: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person