Program Manager / Technical Lead

Overview

The Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E) Joint Program Office (JPO) Support Services Contract requires a Program Manager/Technical Lead to serve as the primary point of contact for Tatitlek Federal Services Inc. The contractor will assist in on-boarding new contract personnel, resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner, coordinate with Component Office customers, provide for oversite of contract personnel, & provide monthly/adhoc reporting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program Manager shall perform the below tasks to include, but not limited to, the following:

• Assist in on-boarding new contract personnel.
• Resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate with Component Office customers.
• Provide for oversite of contract personnel.
• Provide monthly/adhoc reporting.
• Assist with advanced operations research, mathematics, and statistics as applicable to DoD operational testing and evaluation.
• Provide technical advice in support of developing problem statements, test issues, measures, and applying analytical methodologies.
• Assist in setting up contract personnel travel & training.
• Assist in the implementation of program plans, schedules, budgets, and performance standards.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the program, including technical, financial, and administrative tasks.
• Work closely with government-site company personnel to ensure that all program objectives are met and that the program remains on schedule and within budget.
• Act as the point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on program progress and identify and resolve any issues that arise.
• Ensure compliance with all government regulations and contract requirements.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the latest innovation technologies and trends and identify opportunities for program growth and improvement.
• Monthly Status Reports: The contractor will provide monthly reports to the COR
• Adhoc Reports: The contractor will render reports on an adhoc basis.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a TS/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) Security Clearance.
• Experience with advanced operations research, mathematics, and statistics as applicable to DoD operational testing and evaluation.
• Experience in providing technical advice in support of developing problem statements, test issues, measures, and applying analytical methodologies.
• Ten years of experience in T&E. OT&E experience is preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Demonstrated Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize business needs and issues.
• Follow-up, follow-through, and project management skill required.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state safety regulations.
• Demonstrated strong time management, planning and project management skills.
• Proven ability to interface with all levels within an organization.
• Must be skilled in developing positive customer relations skills.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with joint exercises process and the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC).
• Experience with M&S to aid in developing and testing TTPs through Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) networks as part of a Joint Live, Virtual, and Constructive (JLVC) environment.
• Experience consulting on Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) issues and techniques for inclusion in the design, development, and planning of JTs and evaluations.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in Program/Project Management.
• One of the following: PMI Program Management (PgMP), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

As assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions require light to moderate physical exertion in lifting and carrying items weighing from 10 to 50 pounds with occasional lifting over 50 pounds with assistance.  The position requires long periods of standing, stooping, climbing and working in areas of operating equipment.  Work shall be performed throughout the buildings and some outside work may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is subjected to high level noises, fumes from solvents and soil from grease.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates, supervises, and/or manages support personnel.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people.  Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated.  We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment.  We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.