Program Manager

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The Sites Planning Agent (SPA) Program Manager shall have experience of demonstrating a thorough understanding of the surface combatant land-based mission, engineering, and operations, as well as experience with management of a major technical information support contract (Navy preferred). Demonstrated leadership qualities, effective verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, and thorough knowledge of the Navy’s contractual processes is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a Navy/AEGIS-centric information technology (IT) and strategic planning contract for multiple Work Areas (WAs) in various Land Based Test and Training Sites (LBTTS) and DoD/AEGIS mission projects.• Understand missions of the Surface Combat System Center (SCSC), AEGIS Training & Readiness Center (ATRC), Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), and the Integrated Warfare Systems Laboratory (IWSL)• Interface with Government sponsors, financial support personnel, and Principal and Senior Systems Engineers to develop personnel and project plans necessary to develop Task Planning Sheets (TPSs) for FY and out-year funding requirements to ensure critical mission objectives at the LBTTS are achieved.

• Maintain verbal and written communication with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and providing near-term and long-range analysis and funding requirement projections for contract personnel.• Work with various Government personnel on AEGIS engineering and technical projects on information necessary to develop mission project POAMs.• Develop annual technical In Process Review (IPR) briefing packages for formal presentation to the Government and contract officials that cover Navy-critical mission projects at AEGIS and SSDS test and training sites.• Develop and deliver monthly reports that cover all AEGIS and SSDS engineering, configuration management, logistics, and program development.• Conduct new hire interviews to determine AEGIS experience, technical, and higher-level educational qualifications to meet contract requirements before hire.• Implement established NSWCDD contracting policies and procedures and adhere to DoD scheduled and ad hoc reporting requirements.• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

• Minimum ten (10) years of leadership experience and responsibility in DoD contract management.• Minimum ten (10) years of surface combatant tactical combat system and communications system design and experience in the coordination of facility and surface combatant combat system element design, acquisition, and logistics support, and change control.• Five (5) years recent experience in surface combatant experience and/or five (5) years’ experience with major programs such as AEGIS, SSDS, FFG, LUSV, or USCG.• AEGIS Combat System (ACS).• Experience in or knowledge of LBTTS missions.• Must have a DOD Secret security clearance.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Candidates will have demonstrated leadership qualities, effective verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, and thorough knowledge of the Navy’s contractual processes. • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to make informed and agile decisions at a moment’s notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prior management/supervisory experience required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL:

As assigned.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

A satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.

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’s status or employment.

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