ECS

Assistant Program Manager

ECS • $70K — $95K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years managing multiple projects in electronic product development.
  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields like Industrial Engineering or Project Management.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with expertise in Microsoft Office.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project with experience in Critical Path and Earned Value analysis.
  • Ability to manage performance, cost, and schedule throughout a project's life cycle.
  • Experience in an ISO-9001 certified organization with audit and surveillance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project plans with schedules, financials, WBS, and deliverables.
  • Establish charge numbers and budgets collaborating with Contract Management.
  • Generate Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC) for ongoing projects.
  • Develop labor and Costed Bill of Materials (CBOM) estimates with Engineering.
  • Maintain project schedules in MS Project and assist with progress reporting.
  • Manage procurement activities and inventory tracking to meet project deadlines.
  • Monitor project progress to align with QMS standards and ISO 9001 compliance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a high-stakes electronic systems environment.
  • Engagement in projects that comply with U.S. Government regulations.
  • Involvement in ISO-9001 certification processes and ongoing quality improvement.
  • Career growth potential within a respected organization in the tech industry.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
  • Assistant Program Manager for the ECS Radar Physics Group in Chantilly, VA
  • Develop project plans at the onset of each project, to include a schedule with milestones, a financial plan, a work breakdown structure (WBS) and deliverables.
  • Work with Contract Management staff to establish charge numbers and budgets (based on the WBS) for the Costpoint accounting system.
  • Work with Contract Management staff and Subcontractors to Generate Estimates to Complete (ETCs) and Estimates at Completion (EACs) for multiple projects in various stages of development/production.
  • Work with Engineering and Program Management to develop labor estimates and Costed Bill of Materials (CBOM) estimates for large-scale custom-designed electronic systems.
  • Work with Program Management to develop and maintain project schedule in MS Project. Assist with project plans, monthly reports etc. that can be used to ensure that work is progressing as planned.
  • Work with internal departments, consultants and vendors to collect quotes, cost information, and enter purchase requisitions for project deliverables.
  • Assist Program Management and Production Management in tracking/prioritizing procurement activities and tracking inventory assets to ensure schedule commitments are upheld.
  • Monitor the progress of each project to ensure that the goals of the project plan and the ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System (QMS) are met.
  • Coordinate ISO-9001 annual external and internal audits and management review meetings and provide regular ISO related surveillance activities within the Radar Group organization.
  • Work with production and project management staff to ensure deliverables comply with U.S. Government export laws.
  • Assist in developing cost estimates and proposals
  • Applicant must be able to travel to attend program reviews and other customer-directed meetings.


Required Skills:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in an electronic products development environment.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Project Management, or Business Management/Administration
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills including expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Office tools.
  • Experienced user of Microsoft Project. Project is the principal project management tool used in ATG. Experience in Critical Path and Earned Value analysis is necessary.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage performance, cost, and schedule through the full life cycle of a project.
  • Experience working in an ISO-9001 certified organization with direct involvement in the surveillance and auditing processes.

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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