POSITION CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARDJOB TITLE: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
LOCATION: GROTON, CT | SUBMARINE LEARNING CENTER (SLC)
STATUS: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT, SALARY, ONSITE
CLEARANCE: COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC)
Carley is seeking a Program Management Specialist to support the Submarine Learning Center (SLC) in Groton, CT. This contract-contingent role requires daily onsite support, the ability to obtain and maintain required security credentials, including a CAC, up to 10% travel, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on limited occasions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO AT CARLEY:- Serve as the contractor's single point of contact with the COR and other designated Government representatives.
- Provide overall management and administrative oversight for the task order.
- Ensure appropriately qualified personnel are assigned and available to perform contract requirements.
- Coordinate recruiting, hiring, onboarding, staffing, and replacement of contract personnel.
- Monitor project performance, staffing, schedules, deliverables, costs, and funding status.
- Prepare, review, and submit required monthly status and performance reports.
- Advise the COR of project status, accomplishments, staffing matters, risks, and potential problem areas.
- Identify and escalate cost, schedule, technical, staffing, and performance risks.
- Develop and implement appropriate risk-mitigation and corrective-action strategies.
- Review task order requirements, statements of work, funding matters, and contract modifications.
- Coordinate invoice preparation and submission with accounting and contracts personnel and verify that invoiced amounts are accurate and adequately supported.
- Maintain appropriate project, staffing, financial, and contract documentation.
- Ensure work is performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement, applicable contract requirements, Navy Training Process guidance, and Government policies.
- Coordinate requests for Government-furnished information, equipment, workspace, system access, and other resources.
- Support quality assurance activities and respond to Government questions or identified performance concerns.
- Ensure assigned personnel comply with applicable requirements involving CUI, classified information, privacy, cybersecurity, operations security, and Government-furnished information.
- Maintain effective communication among contractor leadership, project personnel, the COR, and other stakeholders.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:- Bachelor's degree in business management, instructional technology, project management, education, or a related discipline.
- At least five years of experience managing educational design, curriculum development, instructional systems design, training-development, or a closely related project.
- At least two years of professional experience supporting a Navy, Department of Defense, or other federal defense contract or task order.
- Demonstrated experience managing personnel, schedules, deliverables, reporting, invoicing, funding, and contract performance.
- Knowledge of federal contract or task-order management.
- Understanding of instructional design, curriculum development, or training-development projects.
- Ability to manage staffing, schedules, costs, deliverables, risks, and performance simultaneously.
- Strong written communication and report-development skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Government representatives, contractor leadership, employees, and functional support departments.
- Experience coordinating invoices, funding, and contract documentation.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to identify performance risks early and present practical corrective actions.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision from Government personnel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 applications.
- Must have an active Secret clearance and/or have been active within the last 24 months, with the ability to maintain the applicable security clearance(s) and additional credentials, including a CAC, required to access a military installation and perform assigned duties.
- Ability to lift items and/or equipment up to 50 lbs. on limited occasions.
- Due to the nature of the work at Carley, this position requires U.S. citizenship - REQUIRED.
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK AT CARLEY:This onsite position is located at a military training school/base in Groton, CT and is contingent upon contract award. Qualified candidates may be asked to sign a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI). If Carley is awarded the contract, selected candidates may receive a formal offer, contingent upon customer approval and completion of all required onboarding requirements.
WHAT CARLEY CAN OFFER YOU:- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k Retirement Plans
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership)
- HSA (Health Savings Account)
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Life & Disability
- Accident Plans
- Critical Care Plans
- Cancer Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Legal & ID Theft Protection
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Life Recognition Bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
Have any questions about Carley, the job, or the benefits? Contact our HR team at
[email protected] and we'd be happy to assist you! Otherwise, head over to complete our application process and start your new career today!
