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Library Systems & Services LLC
Program Manager / Library Administrator (NASIC)
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What they do
A Librarian helps people find information that they need in a library or in other collections or sources, including electronic databases. Organizes and catalogues library materials, plans library programs, and orders new materials or equipment. May work in school libraries or special information centers within government agencies or businesses; may specialize as a law librarian or medical librarian.
$58,756 / year median in Ohio
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Description The Program Manager / Library Administrator will lead operations supporting a federal scientific and technical intelligence library supporting more than 1,200 government users worldwide. he Program Manager / Library Administrator provides overall leadership and management for the library, ensuring successful execution of contract requirements, operational excellence, and exceptional customer support. This role oversees the assignment and quality of research, acquisitions, and library operations while serving as the primary liaison to the Government's Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and customer organizations. Responsibilities include managing contract budgets, financial planning, reconciliation, and performance reporting; supervising and developing library staff; and ensuring timely delivery of monthly reports and other contractual deliverables. The Program Manager fosters strong customer relationships by providing strategic guidance on library resources, identifying emerging information needs, and promoting relevant scientific and technical publications. The position also drives continuous improvement by soliciting customer feedback, implementing innovative technologies and business processes, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing access to library resources in support of the agency's mission. Responsibilities Provide overall leadership and management for all contract operations, ensuring full compliance with contract requirements and performance standards. Serve as the primary point of contact with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and Government stakeholders. Direct daily operations supporting acquisition, organization, dissemination, and management of scientific and technical information resources. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a multidisciplinary team of librarians, language specialists, and administrative personnel. Manage annual contract budgets, financial execution, cost tracking, reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting for multiple Government customer organizations. Oversee administration of the library website, electronic resource management systems, and content management platform to ensure secure, reliable, 24/7 service availability. Develop and submit required monthly status reports, financial reports, performance metrics, project plans, invoices, and other contract deliverables. Ensure compliance with Quality Management Plan (QMP) requirements, cybersecurity requirements, DFARS safeguarding provisions, and applicable Government regulations. Develop and implement process improvements, technology enhancements, and innovative solutions that improve library operations and customer services. Coordinate worldwide acquisition of commercial and publicly available information resources, including foreign-language publications and electronic subscriptions. Monitor contract performance, identify risks, implement corrective actions, and ensure continuous improvement throughout the period of performance. Support contract transition, staffing continuity, recruiting activities, and succession planning as necessary. Requirements Mandatory Qualifications U.S. Citizen. Must possess a bachelor's degree or higher, relevant subjects such as library science, information science, business administration, international relations, Russian, Farsi, Chinese preferred Fluent in spoken and written English and skilled in professional and interpersonal communication. Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in library science, information science, or a closely related information management field. Minimum three (3) years of program or project management experience supporting library operations, information technology services, digital libraries, or internet-based research programs. Demonstrated experience managing annual operating budgets between approximately $3 million and $7 million, including financial reporting, reconciliation, forecasting, and budget execution. Demonstrated supervisory experience managing professional staff and allocating resources across multiple simultaneous priorities. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior Government officials and customers. Experience preparing executive-level reports, project documentation, and customer briefings. Experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional customer service. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Ability to work within 25 miles of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and support Government meetings as required. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with overseas publishers and foreign language materials. Masters of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent from an accredited program. Previous experience working on government contracts with client management, project management, and financial management responsibilities. Proficiency in one or more foreign languages. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management certification. Experience managing federal contracts for DoD or Intelligence Community organizations. Experience managing scientific, technical, defense, or intelligence information collections. Experience administering electronic resource management systems, library websites, content management systems, or digital repositories. Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements applicable to federal information systems, including NIST SP 800-171 and