Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary
The Senior Program Manager will support a program that focuses on computer network operations to develop offensive and defensive cyber tools as well as driving innovation. Other responsibilities include providing systems and software engineering services in support of R&D, prototyping, and evaluation of emerging technologies.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with the higher level program manager, if applicable, to provide effective and efficient management of the contractor’s effort

• Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract

• Review and propose the Integrated Program Baseline (or resource loaded schedule) to the Government

• Review and approve all earned value, Estimate To Complete, Funds and Manhour Expenditure Report, or other financial reports as appropriate

• Review risk and risk mitigation activities and allocate budgets for the same

• Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government PM

• Review and allocate management reserve within contractual limits

• Ensure the timely recruitment and training of program staff – both direct and indirect

• Review all financial and technical reports before release to the Government

• Ensure cross-discipline integration within the contract to meet Government needs

• Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM in a timely and transparent manner

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractor’s contracts staff

• Work with the higher level program manager, if applicable, to provide effective and efficient management of the contractor’s effort

• Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract

• Review and propose the Integrated Program Baseline (or resource loaded schedule) to the Government

• Assist the Government PM by providing input to statutory acquisition reports and responses to Congressional Questions for the Record (QFRs)

• Coordinate the preparation of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and value engineering proposals to the Government PM

• Provide Contractor input to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan reviews or Award Fee reviews, as appropriate

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Program Management. Five (5) years must be within the Intelligence Community.

• Must have at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Earned Value Management.

• Must have a PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or DAWIA Level 2 certification in Program Management.

• Must have demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting.

• Shall be knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the FAR and DFAR, DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies.

• Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor environment

• An active TS/SCI with polygraph 

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience managing programs with multiple TTOs and customers

• Work performed in government locations (FANX, R&E) and contractor facilities in Annapolis Junction. Main location for the Senior Program Manager is FANX.

• Partial telework available

Salary Range: $180,000 - $215,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Clearance Level

 

Top Secret with Poly

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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