Senior Manager Project/Program Management

ASRC Federal Business Innovation, LLC is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™.

We are seeking a motivated Program Manager (PM) to provide general PM support for our Secretary of the Air Force / Office of Competitive Activities (SAF/OC) customer. The ideal Program Manager will be able to work independently, lead a high performing and specialized team, be able to review financial documentation for accuracy and understand Foreign Military Sales processes, procedures, and requirements. All work will be performed remotely but will be required to go onsite to meet with customer.

Responsibilities
• Manages the contractual, financial, performance and schedule aspects of the program
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Collects and analyzes requirements, develops schedules, establishes budget, and assigns resources to effectively and efficiently meet customer and contractual expectations and milestones
• Conducts forecasting, performance and budgetary analysis and reviews
• Plans, directs, coordinates and supports contractor activities/operations
• Collaborates with stakeholders and vendors on requirements, risk assessment, performance, and issue resolution
• Develops, tracks, submits and manages deliverables in accordance with contractual requirements
• Reviews and approves invoices, internal work orders and contractual changes
• Prepares and briefs reports, metrics, presentations, plans and other documentation for stakeholders
• Performs customer relationship management (CRM) to include regular face-to-face meetings, briefings, and sessions with key stakeholders to manage customer-facing project milestones, deliverables, and communication needs
• Identify, assess, manage and mitigate risks for all functional areas of the project
• Clearly articulates to teams the project vision, goals, and how it aligns with organizational strategy.
• Keeps the team focused and aligned with long-term objectives
• Responsible for employing personnel with the qualifications and skills required to successfully accomplish the tasks outlined in the PWS
• Manages talent acquisition efforts and ensures only fully qualified personnel are hired to support customer needs
◦ Opens requisitions, screens candidates, conducts interviews, establishes salaries/PTO accrual rates, verifies credentials/clearance, schedules/coordinates onboarding and training, and initiates disciplinary and termination actions
• Manages other personnel related activities such as setting expectations and priorities a part of the evaluation process, initiates raises and bonus processes, manages overtime (if available), and encourages and supports professional development activities
• Manages travel requirements of team

Requirements
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI Eligibility
• BA/BS; can be substituted with 4 years’ experience
• Ten (10) years relevant experience. The following are examples of qualifying experience:
◦ Managing the contractual, financial, performance and schedule aspects of a program
◦ Project planning, budgetary and requirements analysis, assigning resources, procurements, and product or service delivery
◦ Planning, directing, coordinating and supporting contractor activities
◦ Developing and managing deliverables
◦ Reviewing and approving invoices, internal work orders and contractual changes
◦ Preparing and briefing reports, metrics, presentations, plans and other documentation
◦ Performing customer relationship management (CRM)
◦ Identifying, assessing, managing and mitigating risks for all functional areas of the project
◦ Leading and mentoring team members
◦ Managing talent acquisition efforts that include opening requisitions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, establishing salaries/PTO accrual rates, and scheduling/coordinating onboarding and training
◦ Managing travel requirements which include approving travel requests, verifying funding and expense reports
◦ Any Foreign Military Sales experience
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and drive consensus
• Be proficient in systems and administrative tools such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Office products, SharePoint, Cost Point, and Concur

Preferred Qualifications
• Foreign Military Sales experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Schedule
• You can flex time during the 2 week pay cycle - avoid using PTO for appointments

Why ASRC?
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation, we are inspired by the Iñupiat culture. We embrace stewardship and the idea of using every resource effectively; teamwork when striving to achieve goals and building a collaborative environment; integrity in adhering to high moral principles and professional standards; respect in welcoming and regarding the differing opinions, experiences, rights and traditions of others; accountability in that we meet our commitments and take responsibility for our results; and continuous improvement, always striving to make things better, raising the bar and staying humble.

Advantages of Working at ASRC Federal:
• Purpose-Driven Careers: Join a company recognized as a:
◦ Certified Great Place to Work
◦ Military Times’ Best for Vets Employer
◦ Military.com’s Top 25 Veteran Employer

• Comprehensive Benefits:
◦ Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive plans for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability
◦ Paid Leave: Inclusive policies for bereavement, military obligations, and parental needs, along with 11 paid holidays annually
◦ Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting to help secure your financial future
◦ Incentives: Employee referral bonuses to reward you for helping grow the ASRC Federal Family

• Learning and Development:
◦ After 90 days of employment, regular full-time employees are eligible for our professional development program. This includes annual funding for:
◦ Pursuing Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Graduate Degrees
◦ Obtaining industry-standard professional certifications
◦ Participating in professional certificate programs
◦ Covering registration fees for professional conferences

• Centers of Excellence: We established the Centers of Excellence to build, leverage and grow our technological capabilities, best practices and offer professional development for our technical teams. They contain many Communities of Practice which are forums that offer a platform to share ideas, best practices, innovations, and to collaborate with technical peers.

Embark on a career with ASRC Federal Business Innovation, LLC, where your growth, purpose, and well-being are at the forefront of what we do!