Program Manager Job in Herndon 20170, Virginia US
About us
DRS Defense Solutions, LLC is a best-in-class developer of advanced electronic systems and other military technologies to support the warfighter and peacekeeper. Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is composed of seven lines of business with annual revenues of $1.4 billion. Our more than 3300 employees around the globe include a number of committed DRS Defense Solutions staff working side-by-side in theater with American and Allied soldiers.
DRS Defense Solutions provides products, services and systems integration in the areas of intelligence and sensor technologies, security, cyber, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, training systems, satellite communications, avionics, control systems and unmanned technologies. For additional information on DRS Defense Solutions, Please visit our website at www.drs-ds.com.
Job Description
DRS Defense Solutions, LLC is a best-in-class developer of advanced electronic systems and other military technologies to support the warfighter and peacekeeper. Headquartered in Rockville, Md., the company is composed of seven lines of business with annual revenues of $1.4 billion. Our more than 3,700 employees around the globe include a number of committed DRS Defense Solutions staff working side-by-side in theater with American and Allied soldiers. DRS Defense Solutions provides products, services and systems integration in the areas of intelligence and sensor technologies, security, cyber, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, training systems, satellite communications, avionics, control systems and unmanned technologies. For additional information on DRS Defense Solutions, please visit our website at www.drs-ds.com.
DRS Company Overview
DRS Intelligence, Communications and Avionics Solutions (DRS ICAS) business unit designs, develops and manufactures avionics systems, flight safety products, tactical radios, communications equipment and intelligence systems used by the United State and friendly foreign military services. The company also integrates its products onto military and other government agency platforms and supports these products worldwide. DRS ICAS offers employees an opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing, engineering driven company. DRS ICAS provides a challenging work environment, exceptional opportunity, and excellent benefits including heath care, dental plan, vision plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible work schedules including a 9/80 workweek, competitive pay and flexible spending benefits among others. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the defense and commercial technology areas.
Job Location: Herndon Virginia
Title: Program Manager
Position Summary: Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met. “Lead all meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close)” Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid and proposal activities. Responsibilities are conducted under the guidance of senior level management (Director of Programs, or LOB Lead). This position will function at the lowest level of complexity.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
- Lead all meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close)
- Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid and proposal activities
- Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities. Insure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals
- Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
- Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations. While representing Company’s interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to.
- Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services. Report program status to senior management on a monthly basis.
- Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle. Obtains management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost and schedule objectives.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident. Seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise
- Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system)
- Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution. Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer.
- Coordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations.
- Assure that conduct of contract requirements is executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e.: federal acquisition regulations)
- Provide leadership to program team. Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict
- Manage inventory effectively
- Assure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded
- Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators
- Develop and execute program corrective action strategies
- Develop and understand principles of program planning (i.e.: developing a Bill of Materials and Basis of Estimate)
- Understand lean and process improvement principles (i.e.: Lean Six Sigma)
- Understand cash flow management principles
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Basic Qualifications:
- BS Degree in Engineering or Business with a minimum of 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Willing and able to travel locally, nationally, and internationally; must have or be able to obtain a US Passport
- This position requires an active TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
- Solid leadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”
- Experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include: proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
- Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
- Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
- Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control
Additional Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:
- Demonstrated customer service background
- Program Management preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU level 3)
- Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs as a prime or sub contractor to a domestic or foreign military organization
- Solid problem solving skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills
Physical Requirements (Lifting, Walking, Bending, Stooping, Kneeling etc)
Lifting, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Sitting, Standing, Stooping
DRS Defense Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. IND
