program manager - Panama City Beach, United States - MIKEL INC

Description

Job Description

MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company's inception in 1999. Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Position: Program Manager

Nature of Role: The Program Manager will support Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), overseeing and directing a broad range of program support functions related to research and development, technical operational analysis and documentation, business, and financial reporting support. This will involve critical responsibilities for the planning, implementation, and success of complex projects essential to the operational effectiveness of Navy and broader DoD initiatives. Position requires strong communication and documentation skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Leverages resources and develops engineering planning methods and techniques to accomplish site-wide maintenance, repair, and minor construction work
• Directs contract activities and sets the priorities for the entire project. Conducts regular work control and scheduling meetings to ensure the effective execution of work (direct scheduled work, recurring maintenance, over and above)
• Reviews and approves proposed work schedules and assesses long- and short-range work plans
• Provides technical and professional expertise, advice, and opinions on work of significant depth and complexity
• Identifies problem areas, analyzes root causes, and identifies solutions and implements courses of action to avoid problems in the contract
• Develops budgets, manages within approved budgets, and reports financial status
• Works closely with staff in developing and implementing strategies, processes, and initiatives in order to achieve customer satisfaction, and meet and/or exceed performance requirements
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with contract customers, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Establishes and administers local operating policies and procedures consistent with the contract, and corporate policies, procedures, standards, requirements, and expectations
• Manages all project personnel in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, and union collective bargaining agreements. Ensures compliance with existing union collective bargaining agreements in the execution of contract requirements
• Provides safety management leadership and commitment by developing, implementing, monitoring, and improving initiatives focused on safety performance. Supports, develops, and implements safety strategies and programs to reduce injuries and avoid losses.
• Demonstrates quality control leadership and commitment by participation and improvement to the Quality Control Program
• Exercises sound business practices/methods to ensure all business activities are in compliance with all corporate policies/procedures and contract requirements; are carried out in a legal and ethical manner and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and are in accordance with good corporate safety practices
• May perform business development activities
• Participates in special projects as required

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of Nine years of progressively responsible civilian or military professional experience and demonstrated experience in managing and directing the efforts of diverse task teams supporting the U.S. Navy systems being developed, modified, or supported and experience managing engineering support services task orders
• Experience with the FAR, DFARS, and other federal regulatory guidance, laws, and requirements
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Sub-professional engineering knowledge and broad background in Systems/Harward/Software Development principles, methods, and techniques
• SECRET clearance

Work Location: Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), FL

MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.

Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

MIKEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.