EVMS Program Manager - Colorado Springs, United States - SARA Inc

Description

Job Description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems, and we prioritize partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions... that work.

The SARA, Inc. High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative EVMS Program Manager to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers. Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to operation.

Candidates must be strong team leaders and participants, have excellent communication skills, be resourceful and creative, and willing to learn from and lead junior, mid, and senior-level engineers, scientists, and technicians in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

The EVMS Program Manager will have several years of program management experience as well as having led EVMS Programs. They will have experience analyzing EVMS data and reporting results and action plans to the customer. They will be responsible for the direct management of a large EVMS Program in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment with oversight of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely execution of program milestones and deliverables. They will work closely with government sponsors and lead a multi-functional team to build and deliver end-user products, provide training and logistics support, and ensure product reliability and availability. This position requires deep scheduling, program management, and EVMS knowledge and ability to engage program team members across multiple disciplines.

Core Responsibilities:

• Overseeing direct management of cost, schedule, and tasking for an EVMS program in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment
• Responsible for applying scheduling theory to develop the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and related artifacts in compliance with applicable standards and policies
• Responsible for the implementation of EVMS policies
• Responsible for devising solutions and implementing practices to align the time-phasing and plans for resources with the IMS to provide an integrated technical, schedule, and resource / cost baseline and forecast/ ETC for programs
• Leading and executing all aspects of scheduling and EVMS implementations, program support, training, and tools alongside a Chief Engineer
• Organizing, planning and scheduling the work, authorizing and budgeting the work, cost accounting, performance analysis, and managing changes for an EVMS contract
• Providing leadership and hands on support to the program EVMS support teams and CAMs to improve program planning and execution while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policy and procedures
• Providing oversight and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams operating within/between HPEM division's various departments to achieve timely execution of program milestones
• Effectively communicating program directions and objectives to all skills levels, from technicians to senior engineers up to senior scientists
• In-depth experience baselining projects with a hands-on role in schedule and cost baseline development or alignment
• Ensuring program execution remains focused on customer requirements and as requirements evolve working to quickly inform appropriate team members with updates
• Working with technical leads to adapt/prioritize tasking as necessary
• Interfacing with various SARA Division Directors, working to implement technical and managerial visions across various projects
• Maintain regular communications with customers and partners while working with the technical leads to implement requested scope changes and/or additions, brainstorming ways to provide additional capabilities to stakeholders
• Interfacing with customers on issues that may arise and working with teams as well as technical leads to facilitate timely resolutions, as needed
• Creating and providing financial/technical program status updates and briefings to senior-level personnel and customers
• Preparing technical proposals, including program technical scope, requirements, schedules/milestones, budgets, assumptions, and risks
• Work closely with program teams, other functions, and line managers to establish, maintain, and grow key government customer relationships and to help drive program growth and execution of the Business Plan

Requirements:

• Must have an active Top-Secret security clearance
• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, physics, and/or mechanical engineering (other engineering or science degrees may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
• 8+ years of program management experience
• Flexibility to work as part of a diverse team that is located both remotely and on-site
• Intermediate-level expertise with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
• Proven time-management skills; able to thrive in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment
• Solid written, presentation and communication skills along with demonstrated success in utilizing Earned Value (EV) Management, developing and managing integrated master schedules, and performing critical path and financial analysis
• Experience managing and meeting deadlines and projects (cost and schedule)
• US Citizenship required
• May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated, moderate physical hazards may exist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues and motivate others to achieve their best
• Proven problem-solving skills with a background in system engineering and integration efforts such as developing system/subsystem requirements, integration plans, and test methodologies
• Extensive knowledge of industry and government agency guidance such as the EIA-748, Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), DoD EVMS Interpretation Guide (EVMSIG), and DOE Orders or Guides
• Experience with Costpoint accounting systems
• Experience with government contract pricing software such as ProPricer
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the year
• 2 years in DoD government contracting
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS

SARA offers a competitive benefits package to include:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and other supplemental programs
• A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Salary Range: $110,000 – $140,000

Application Deadline: May 20, 2024

U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. )

SARA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SARA, Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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