Program Manager Secret Clearance Jobs in Portland, OR

At PLEXSYS, we're all about creating Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training solutions for our customers worldwide. With over 200 employees spread across fifteen states and four countries, we're dedicated to enhancing training experiences every day, everywhere.

Why PLEXSYS?

At PLEXSYS, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive culture that encourages you to reach your professional goals, put forth your best effort, and collaborate with other enthusiastic and driven individuals. Our core values - integrity, excellence, teamwork, and agility - are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our decisions and shaping our vibrant organizational culture.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Program Managerwill proactively manageprogram execution across cost, schedule, technical performance, and contract requirements while ensuring successful delivery of program objectives,customer commitments, and strategic business goals.The Program Manager portfolio will include capture and execution of Command,Control, and CommunicationsBattle Management(C3BM)trainingsupportto systems such asE-3 AWACS, E-7 Wedgetail,Control and Reporting Centers, Tactical Operations Center family of systems, Air Intercept Controller, Project Tripoli, Space Command and Control, and Air & Missile Defense systemsacross joint forces and partner nations. The Program Manager will also serve as Capture Manager for USCustomerOperationsandcoordinate Capture efforts with other Business Units across the company.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily program executionensuring alignment with contract, technical, business, and strategic objectives

• Oversee programcost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial activities

• Monitor schedule performance,identifyrisks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions tomaintainprogram execution objectives

• Validate technical deliverables against customer requirements, program milestones, and quality standards

• Facilitate seamless program execution and communicationin coordinationacrosscustomers,Business Development,Production, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, subcontractors, andotherinternal and external stakeholders

• Evaluate performance by establishing metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program progress and success and drive continuous improvement

• Ensures all program and project measures comply with company standards and procedures

• Assist in planning and settingorganizationalgoals/milestones

• Recognizes areas for internal improvement and develop plans for implementing

• Establishes and maintains positive working relationship with executive level customers

• Supports contract negotiation with applicable Managers for contracts/contract mods with Government Contracting Officer or Prime contractor

• Leverages extensive knowledge of LVC/DMO operations, the synthetic training industry, as well as military/defense industryexperience to develop and enhance relationships with new and existing customers

• Identify and advocate capability inclusion inPLEXSYS training ecosystemproduct roadmap to best meetfuture C3BMcustomer training gaps

• Performs other duties, as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degreein Engineering, Business Management or Administration(orBachelors' Degreeplus two(2)years of additional experience)

• Experience in Defense Industry program management processesandusing Earned Value Management concepts

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Planning, Procurement, and Operations organizations to accomplish program objectives

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, technically complex environment

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal leadership, customers, subcontractors, and technical teams

• Ability to operate with limited day-to-day direction while demonstrating sound judgment, initiative, and accountability in program execution activities

• Ability to travel domestically on a limited basis to customer, supplier, subcontractor, and internal company facilities as required

• Ability to obtain and maintain minimum of US-DOD Secret security clearance,up to Top-Secret, andapproval for Special Access Program;must be a US Citizen for consideration

DESIRABLE

• Seven(7)to ten(10)years of military/Defense industryexperience inC3BM

• DoD Acquisition Experience: Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and documentation

• Experience in Joint and Combined environment

• Advanced Certification: PMP certification preferred (Highly Desirable)

• Experience with tools such as MS Project, MS Excel, ProPricer, SalesForce, Atlassian Wiki/JIRA

PERKS

As a PLEXSYS employee, you can expect certain advantages; such as advancement based on performance, competitive wages, valuable benefits and a great working environment. Our team is committed to ensuring an environment that empowers individuals to realize their full potential by providing opportunities and necessary support to achieve personal and professional goals.

• Medical/Vision/Prescription/Dental Benefits
• Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan with eligibility from first day of employment
• Education reimbursement for job-related courses for full-time employees
• PriceClub/COSTCO/Sam's Club annual membership

PLEXSYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.