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A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity or a group of related projects for a company or organization. Responsibilities include developing program plans, defining project objectives, allocating resources, managing budgets, and monitoring program progress. They may work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance, and other technical areas such as engineering.
$158,854 / year median in Ohio
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Job#: 3050156 Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.
Project Manager
- JourneymanWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio (Onsite)$90,000
- $95,000Requirements-Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense TS/SCI clearance as a condition and continuation of employment
- Bachelor's degree-PMP certification-DAWIA certification Position SummarySupports the execution of technical projects within the approved Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) 5000-series directives and Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) guidelines.
Builds and maintains integrated schedules and program-health metrics, executes risk management, and develops acquisition documentation in support of Air Force Research Laboratory research portfolios under the direction of the Senior Program Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the execution of assigned technical projects within the approved APB in accordance with DoD 5000-series directives and PMBOK guidelines; support no more than five programs at any time.
- Build and maintain a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project, integrated with the program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and update it monthly.
- Evaluate program health metrics (cost and schedule variance) and report status during Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
- Execute a risk-management plan in accordance with the DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) Guide, providing documented mitigation strategies for High or Moderate risks within five business days of identification.
- Develop and manage acquisition documentation, including APBs, monthly and quarterly reports, milestone decision briefings, Request for Proposal (RFP) inputs such as Statements of Work (SOWs) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), source-selection strategies, and ESIS data analysis; deliver by the established suspense (default 10 business days) with no more than two returns for rework.
- Populate and maintain Systems Modeling Language (SysML) models within the Magic Cameo Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment, keeping data current within five business days of a Technical Review or Government-approved change notice.
- Manage program communications and task management; track all suspenses in the designated Government enterprise tracking system, ensuring 100% of assigned taskers are answered by the required deadline.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Demonstrated DoD cost and schedule management experience commensurate with a Journeyman level.
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management certification; DAWIA Advanced/Level III to be obtained within 24 months of appointment.
- Special Access Program (SAP) experience preferred; able to obtain SAP access as required.
- U.S. citizenship required; no foreign nationals authorized (permanent residency does not qualify).
- Able to obtain and maintain the clearance level required by the DD Form 254; complete security awareness and Level I Operations Security (OPSEC) training within 30 days.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat; able to troubleshoot basic issues without supervision.
- Effective oral and written communication; professional decorum; maintains cooperative working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree and experience with resource-loaded scheduling in Microsoft Project, earned-value and variance analysis, and DoD RIO risk management.
- Hands-on MBSE and SysML experience in a Magic Cameo environment.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs