Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Las Cruces, NM

Job Description
**CONTRACT PENDING AWARD**
The Program Manager plays an integral role on the Senior Management Team providing operational support to the Executive Management Team. In addition, as the leader serving in the Program Manager role in support of the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) - White Sands Test Center (WSTC) - Mission Support Services contract, the key to success is in delivering effective and safe services. This role spearheads experienced leadership and contract management in a test and evaluation environment. The exceptional focus on customer needs and service and contractor responsiveness are mission critical in this role.
The Program Manager organizes, plans, schedules, and controls all support and engineering work. The Program Manager shall be a responsible company official with authority to obligate the company regarding contractual and financial matters. The Program Manager is the primary liaison with the Government and must have a technical and administrative grasp of all contractual requirements. The Program Manager supervises all Contractor personnel engaged on this contract and is responsible for the day-to-day operations including cost control, planning, reporting and project schedules. The Program Manager shall manage all resources to implement work requirements to their timely and successful completion.
Duties and Responsibilities
* The Program Manager will have full authority to act on behalf on all contract matters that relate to the daily operations of the contract
* Serves as the single point of contact for all functional, technical, and contract related services
* Serves as the primary liaison with designated CORs and ACORs and shall have a technical and administrative grasp of all contractual requirements
* Plans, conducts, oversees, and is responsible for all work performed under this contract
* Is a responsible company official with authority to obligate the company with regard to contractual and financial matters and shall have the authority to act or make decisions on behalf of TRAX
* Serves as primary on-site company point of contact for TRAX, with authority to fully execute contract modifications, subcontracts agreements, and any purchase orders
* Assess test plans in terms of resource and workload allocations, resolve conflicts, updating milestone schedules, and ensuring adequate and timely test support is available
* Assess projected workloads, compare to available resources in terms of numbers and available skills, and confer with TRAX WSMR personnel on issues and need to supplement resources
* Monitor contract deliverables to ensure all contract and test requirements are met or exceeded in accordance with Government guidance and regulatory requirements
* Establish, approve, and ensure compliance with all WSMR, ATEC and Army policies and procedures
* Coordinate with, and serve as a technical interface with the WSMR customer (Test Officers and Test Teams) in technical meetings and conduct program analysis to provide timely and responsive test support
* Meet regularly with primary Government contacts, KO and CORs
* PWS duties will drive all daily operations, activities and decision making
* Has authority to fully execute contract modifications, subcontracts agreements, and any purchase orders; subcontracts
* Establishes performance standards for contract managers and leaders
* Serves as primary point of contact for internal and external audit agencies
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor'sdegree in Engineering from an accredited college or university or an integrated Business-Engineering program; advanced degrees preferable
* Ten (10) years of demonstrated engineering and management experience on contracts OR projects with organizational responsibilities of a similarly complex nature and financial scope
* Work experience AND demonstrated leadership responsibilities on at least three large projects or programs utilizing civil, mechanical, computer, electrical and electronics engineering disciplines
* Experience reviewing and approving the work of project managers, engineers, support staff and contract administrative personnel
* Two (2) years of experience, demonstrated knowledge of, or education in the DOD contracting process
* Two (2) years of experience, demonstrated knowledge of, or education in the DOD acquisition process specifically related to the test career field
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with documented supervisory experience
* Well-organized, results-oriented, energetic, team player with proven decision-making ability
* Highly developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products and SharePoint
* Must be able to support occasional travel (25% or less) as required CONUS/OCONUS
* Experience in the testing and/or development of DoD systems is highly desirable
* Advanced professional certifications are desired such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
* Has current knowledge and experience with labor laws and managing Collective Bargaining Unit employees
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
* The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment and sometimes in the field where you are subject to the environment
* Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
* While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to regularly sit, talk, and hear
* While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to complete repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
* While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
* Must tolerate noise level of frequent weapon firings in the workplace and observe outdoor test activities in temperatures exceeding 115 degrees Fahrenheit
* Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted
* Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities
Terms of Employment & Eligibility Requirements
* Must be a U.S. Citizen
* Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret Security Clearance IAW DOD regulations
* Must be able to successfully complete a background check
* Must have a valid driver's license, without restrictions
The lists above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. TRAX International reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.
Other Job Information
TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, familial status, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, handicap, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.