Program Manager

Overview

Program Manager (ARL):

The Program Manager for the Department of Defense (DoD) ARL Experimental Facilities Engineering Technician Support Services Contract plays a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and management of experimental facilities and laboratory research and development programs and initiatives. This position involves close collaboration with various stakeholders, including government agencies, military entities, and industry partners. The individual in this role will assist the Program Manager in overseeing the development, testing, and evaluation of cutting-edge technologies within controlled experimental facilities and laboratories. This is a highly complicated and diverse contract and team requiring extensive attention to detail, ability to learn and apply a large range of information quickly, interacting with a large geographically diverse team, and flexibility due to last minute changes, emergencies, and other unforeseen incidents.

Responsibilities

Program Management Support

Develop and implement program strategies, goals, and objectives.

Unwavering commitment to and execution of the safety and security processes, protocols, and regulations applicable to all contract operations.

Dedication to full and quick resolution of questions, concerns, and frustrations raised by all team members.

Provide daily in-person management oversight and supervision of a geographically dispersed team with a wide array of technical skills, experience, expertise, and objectives

Become familiar with and maintain compliance with all contract and Bowhead defined requirements, procedures, and processes followed on the contract.

Be able to consistently and clearly communicate that information to team members.

Annual performance evaluations of all team members.

Complete disciplinary investigations, actions, and monitoring.

Monitor and assess program performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

Stakeholder Engagement

Establish and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, military branches, and industry partners.Foster collaborative relationships to enhance information exchange and project coordination.

Financial Management

Assist in the budgetary planning and tracking to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with financial guidelines.

Collaborate with the finance team to monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Safety and Security Compliance

Stay informed about all levels of relevant government and Bowhead regulations and policies impacting experimental facility and laboratory activities.

Ensure that all programs and initiatives adhere to regulatory requirements and safety standards.

Immediately stop work if unsafe work conditions are observed until those conditions are resolved. Report the incident immediately to Bowhead leadership and follow up as soon as possible with detailed documentation of the situation found and resolution implemented, including relevant POCs.

Reporting and Documentation

Prepare and deliver regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of program activities, decisions, and outcomes.Completion of contractual Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables for the program.

Risk Management

Identify potential risks and challenges associated with experimental facility and laboratory projects.

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Must be able to ride in all-terrain vehicles over rough surfaces and unimproved road surfaces when in the field, down-range.

Qualifications

Experience in a testing or research and development environment with explosives and ammunition.

Experience working on experimental ranges, Government and commercial.

Demonstrated management of a highly technical medium to large sized team.

Demonstrated successful management techniques of a highly dispersed team.

Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is desirable, but not mandatory.

Experience working with and managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement desirable, but not mandatory.

8 years’ experience in a research and development environment, specifically related to weapons and advanced materials with lethality and survivability applications for the U.S. Army.

Good understanding of experimental range operations, technologies, and safety protocols.

Bachelors degree in a relevant field (engineering, physics, or related discipline), and five years’ supervisory experience.

Five years of experience in program management, preferably in a defense or government setting.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with personnel at all levels.

Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification within the past five (5) years. Similar accredited agencies including but limited to the following accredited agencies:

Program Management Institute

American Academy of Project Management

Global Association for Quality Management

ILX Group

CompTIA

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

The projected compensation range for this position is $125,000- $148,000. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2024-21731

Category Program/Project Management

Location : Location US-MD-Aberdeen

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%

Additional Locations US-MD-Aberdeen Proving Ground