Program Manager

divh2Program Manager / h2pValiant is looking for a Program Manager to join our team! This position is a full time Exempt (salary) position, supporting the Futures and Concepts Center, Army Futures Command Army Experimentation Program. The Program Manager provides contract personnel management support and technical and operational oversight of the Battle Laboratory Collaborative Simulation Environment (BLCSE) in support of the US Army Experimentation Program. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES : / pulliServe as the focal point for government leadership interaction. / liliManage customer expectations and maintain close relationships with the customer base at several levels to solicit feedback, resolve issues, and achieve customer satisfaction by being a trusted advisor and proactive communicator. / liliManage the support team for the planning, integration, and execution of distributed, and multi-site experiments. / liliProvide technical expertise to assist the government team with simulation and Mission Command System-supported military and Joint experiments conducted to examine and analyze Future Service Concepts, Capabilities, and Force Structures. / liliDevelop and manage teams priorities and activities to focus on delivering high-value client outcomes, adhering to high standards, and on-time delivery to the customer. / liliDesign and lead cross-functional teams with the skills and expertise needed, including dedicated team members and subject matter experts. / liliProvide weekly BLCSE updates and monthly contract financial and technical status reports to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). / liliManage contractor time, travel, and other direct costs (ODC). / liliProvide annual self-assessment based on relevant, objective, and subjective data impacting contractual and program performance to the Government with a summary review of our performance. / liliProactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risk and devise contingency plans. / liliAnticipate and identify risks, issues, and threats in collaboration with key stakeholders to proactively mitigate, evaluate alternatives, and implement the chosen alternative solutions. / liliOther duties as assigned. / li / ulpValiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws. Position Requirements / ppSECURITY REQUIREMENTS : Active Secret EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Science degree with 20 years experience in engineering, computer science, or related field preferred. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : Current Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification or DAU Level III certification in Program Management preferred. QUALIFICATIONS : / pulli20+ years military experience, Army or Marine Corps with Simulation Experience (Functional Area 57 or Service equivalent) preferred. / liliProven customer-facing technical program management and / or systems engineering experience, preferably in the defense domains. / liliSolid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams. / liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills. / li / ulpPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees. / p / div