Program Manager for Test and Evaluation Infrastructure Projects

divh2Program Manager / h2pSeeking an experienced Program Manager to directly support the DoW and the modernization of U.S. test and evaluation infrastructure. The Department of War (DoW) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) plays a critical role in support of the warfighter. TRMC ensures that DoD components have the appropriate test and evaluation (TE) infrastructure required to research, develop, field, and maintain military systems. The TRMC funds TE infrastructure projects in the areas of hypersonics, space systems, nuclear modernization, autonomy and AI, cyber, electronic warfare, directed energy, and DoW test range instrumentation. The duties described in this job description are critical to enable the project management team to oversee the execution of these projects. This effort was established only 18 months ago and the ideal candidate would be excited to play a significant role in creating the team and culture that enables program success. Under the oversight of the Lead Program Manager, the candidate will : / polliDirecting the day-to-day project execution on behalf of the Government project office / liliExecuting projects to achieve cost, schedule, and performance goals in accordance with contract requirements, direction of the Program Management Office (PMO) / Contract Officer Representative (COR), project office leadership, and TRMC policy / liliLeading the planning, coordination, tailoring and drafting of the Acquisition Strategy, Project Management Plan (PMP), project Statement of Work (SOW), project office Work Breakdown Schedule (WBS), project office Integrated Master Plan (IMP), and project office Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) with the Project Lead, Lead Systems Engineer, Chief Engineer, Contract Specialist, and Financial Manager for each new-start / liliCoordinating with the Contracting Office during pre-award activities to ensure awareness and proper planning for proposal reviews and the creation of affordable and effective contract agreements / liliCoordinating, planning, and prioritizing upcoming tasks and deadlines with the Chief Engineer and Action Officer using the project office Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and other task tracking software / liliMaintaining complete awareness of project statuses and risks across the portfolio and ensure that issues and challenges are anticipated, escalated, and effectively communicated to the Project Lead and / or COR as necessary / liliServing as the primary point of contact (along with the Government COR) with each project performer / liliEstablishing and maintaining good relationships with the performers execution team and work to resolve conflicts early and positively / liliOwning project-level Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) Management, including planning, identification, analysis, control, and monitoring across the project life cycle / liliWorking with the Systems Engineer to prepare briefings, including performer RIO status and burn-down plans to present to the project office Risk Management Board (RMB) / liliWorking with the Systems Engineer to prepare reports to the Risk Acceptance Authority for decision-making / liliMonitoring, assessing, and reporting on performer adherence to contract requirements throughout pre-award, requirements developing, designing, constructing, commissioning, and operations for Test and Evaluation infrastructure projects / liliLeading the project team to collect, track, analyze, review, transform, disseminate, visualize, configuration manage, and control proposals, briefings, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract deliverables, contract data, baselines, and technical documents such as the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) / commissioning plan, Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), Program Protection Plan (PPP), and others / liliCoordinating and attending all performer driven project review meetings such as the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), monthly project status meetings, technical design meetings such as the Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) / liliCoordinating, organizing, and attending all PMO directed Project Management Reviews (PMRs), milestone reviews, and other management review meetings / liliWorking closely in a team of discipline engineers (systems, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, system safety) and project managers (financial, contracts, project controls) to achieve positive project outcomes / liliCommunicating effectively with stakeholders and leadership / liliPreparing, collating, and disseminating briefings and summary reports for the Government COR and PMO for decision-making / liliPreparing, collating, and disseminating meeting minutes for all project meetings. Generate, track, and follow up on all action items / liliPreparing, collating, and disseminating monthly status reports for each project / liliAssisting the Financial Manager with the documentation and dissemination of spend plans, the obligation, allocation and distribution of funds, and the tracking of costs / liliContributing to the long-term planning for the project office / liliContributing to the project office knowledge management repository to document lessons learned, insights, and best practices / liliAdhering to DoD / TRMC records management requirements / liliFollowing administrative and sensitive data protection guidelines / li / olh3Requirements / h3ulliBachelors Degree and 15+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 in a senior or lead project manager role / liliDemonstrated experience as a project manager accountable for cost, schedule, and performance metrics / liliDemonstrated experience leading, managing, and prioritizing cross-functional project execution teams across multiple simultaneous projects / liliDemonstrated experience actively managing risks, issues, and opportunities, while maintaining strong relationships with customers and contractors / liliExperience using Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies for project performance measurement and control / liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills with experience writing reports and presenting briefings to communicate, status, concerns, and risks to senior leadership. / liliExperience translating and communicating engineering feedback and concerns to performers and stakeholders / liliExperience with Government contracting / liliFamiliarity with the structure of the U.S. DoW and Military Services / liliA strong desire to learn and problem-solve / liliOrganized, detail-orientated, and able to multi-task / liliSelf-driven and able to work without direct supervision / liliThe ability to effectively direct work in a matrixed team environment / liliProficiency using Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, OneNote, SharePoint, and Teams / liliThe employee is expected to be based in the national capital region and work from the TRMC office in the Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia. Opportunities for remote postings are possible depending upon the projects that the candidate will support / liliProject Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent / liliCurrently hold a secret security clearance / li / ulh3Desired Skills / h3ulliExperience or familiarity with DoW weapon acquisition programs, those programs Test and Evaluation (TE) needs, flight test ranges, ground testing, wind tunnels, or other TE infrastructure / liliExperience as a SETA team member evaluating the technical performance of Government contractors / liliFamiliarity with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems such as; electrical power distribution, high pressure air generation and storage, compressors, boilers, steam generation, industrial heaters (electrical, natural gas, methane, hydrogen, or other), instrumentation and control systems for industrial processes, buildings for industrial use, water cooling for industrial equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, etc.), hydraulic systems, gas process handling equipment (valves, piping, regulators, instrumentation), reliability and availability best practices, operations and maintenance / liliTS eligible / li / ulh3Clearance Information / h3pSRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL / ph3Travel Requirements / h3ulliTravel approximately 20% of the year (~10 non-consecutive weeks) to performer worksites and offices to observe design, construction, commissioning, and operations activities, and participate in reviews and meetings / li / ulh3About Us / h3pScientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients. SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days / p / div