Senior Program Manager - Chantilly, United States - American Systems

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Job Title / LevelSenior Program Manager

• Secret ClearanceClearance Required?SecretLocation:Chantilly, VA 20151 US (Primary)% Travel20 30%Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Program Manager to join our growing team as we expand our support to the Department of Homeland Security in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
• This job posting is for upcoming opportunities with AMERICAN SYSTEMSAs our Program Manager you will:Serve as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities and representatives on a range of analytical and program support needs.

Oversee contractor personnel program/project operations by developing operational procedures.

Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of a Program Manager:
Interface with multiple DHS organizations and our contract support team in meeting the specific requirement so each organization. This requires a PM with experience coordinating multiple organizations and efforts over a geographically dispersed team.
Plan and direct execution of the technical, programming, maintenance and administrative support efforts.

Manage acquisition and employment of program/project resources and controls financial and administrative aspects of the program/project with respect to contract requirements.

Direct efforts of team(s) to include contractors at multiple locations.
Regularly brief senior leadership on program/project status and milestones.

Assist our customer in the development of management plans and strategiesMilestone planning and trackingEvaluate program schedules, and deliverablesCreate and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule as well as develop technical program planning and control documents such as our monthly Management ReportAssist in preparing and coordinating the agenda to meetings, prepare presentation materials, host and/or participate in actual meeting and drafting their subsequent minutes and action itemsJob RequirementsAt least eight (8) years of relevant professional engineering management experience to include at least six (6) years of professional experience managing programs valued at more than $40M, and a minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.

Possess or have the ability to obtain a DHS clearance.

A degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science or a related scientific or technical discipline.

PMP CertificationExperience in initiating and maintaining technical direction within broad program objectives.

Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively provide guidance, direction and supervision in all areas of contracted effort such as program management, technical solutioning, and financial management.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States.

We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide.

Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.


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