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Job Position: Mentor Protégé Program Manager

Type: Full-time

Clearance: Active Secret/TS/SCI eligible

Location: Hybrid/Various (Arlington, VA; Quantico, VA; Ft Belvoir, VA; Springfield, VA; Washington, D.C.)

Job Description:

MoveAmerica is seeking a skilled Program Manager with DoD or federal program management experience to support our client at the DOD Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of projects, leveraging project planning and analysis skills to ensure successful project delivery.

The Program Manager will work closely with stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive Program management, including requirements gathering and analysis, scope planning, estimation, work breakdown structure development, change management, cost analysis, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting. Additionally, the Program Manager will ensure proper project integration, stakeholder management, cost, and schedule management. Successful applicants will possess strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills crucial in effectively managing project tasks, resources, timelines, risks, and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive project management plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client requirements.
• Perform scope planning by defining the project objectives, deliverables, and requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify and engage relevant project participants.
• Develop a detailed project schedule, identifying key milestones, activities, and dependencies. Integrate project tasks into a coherent set of events that maximize probability of meeting project goals and objectives.
• Utilize project management software/tools to effectively manage project tasks, resources, and timelines.
• Apply earned value management techniques to monitor project progress, assess project performance, and forecast future outcomes.
• Implement robust change management processes, evaluating and documenting changes, assessing their impact on scope, schedule, cost, and quality, and ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained.
• Facilitate risk identification, analysis, and mitigation activities, maintaining a comprehensive risk register throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform cost analysis, including the estimation and control of project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
• Apply quality management principles, conducting quality assurance activities, and ensuring project deliverables meet established standards.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project charters, requirements documents, change requests, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate project activities across multiple functional areas, ensuring integration and alignment of project components.
• Perform project reviews and audits to assess project performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate project closure activities, including lessons learned sessions, documentation of project outcomes, and final reporting.

Project Analysis:

• Identify and collaborate with project stakeholders and their interests, conducting stakeholder analysis and developing appropriate engagement strategies.
• Analyze project requirements, ensuring their feasibility, traceability, and alignment with project goals.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance; SCI eligible
• Bachelor?s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field (master?s degree preferred).
• 5 years of proven experience as a Program Manager, successfully leading and delivering complex projects.
• Knowledge of the Defense Industry and familiarity with the DOD acquisition process
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, clients, and technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Desired Qualifications:

• Level 3 DAWIA certification in Program Management, Systems Engineering, or Contracting
• 10 years of proven experience as a Program Manager, successfully leading and delivering complex projects
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Prior experience working with the DOD or government agencies.
• Strong understanding and application of project management principles, methodologies, and tools
• Experience in scope planning, estimation, work breakdown structure development, change management, cost analysis, monitoring, and reporting.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy:

EEO is the law. MoveAmerica provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.