Bachelor's Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technology discipline with 8-10 years of relevant experience.
7 years of data collection experience in a test and evaluation environment.
5 years of experience supervising a technical workforce of 50 or more.
Demonstrated supervisory authority with responsibility for personnel management and independent judgment.
Strong communication, leadership, and risk management skills.
Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal direction.
Effective interpersonal skills for communication across all organizational levels.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary contractor representative with decision-making authority on contract performance.
Direct the overall performance of data collection and associated administrative tasks.
Manage staffing, hiring, training, and workforce continuity for the contract.
Coordinate resource planning with ATC personnel to adapt to changing mission requirements.
Oversee technical performance, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
Address performance deficiencies and ensure timely deliverables while communicating with Government representatives.
Facilitate effective coordination among Government stakeholders and contractor teams.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a significant contract supporting the U.S. Army.
Engagement in a dynamic test and evaluation environment.
Potential for career advancement within a major defense contractor.
Work with a large technical workforce and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
Access to training and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
PROGRAM MANAGER (ATCDC)
Bowhead is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the anticipated Data Collection Support Services (DCSS) contract supporting the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) in Aberdeen, MD. The Program Manager will have overall responsibility for contract execution, workforce management, technical performance, quality, safety, reporting, and coordination with Government leadership.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions include but are not limited to:
Serve as the primary contractor representative and maintain authority to make decisions regarding contract performance.
Direct overall performance of DCSS requirements, including test-data collection, computer operations, technical writing, scheduling support, and associated administration.
Manage contract staffing, hiring, training, qualification requirements, and workforce continuity.
Coordinate resource planning with ATC personnel to support changing test schedules and mission requirements.
Manage performance deficiencies, corrective actions, deliverable timeliness, and communications with Government representatives.
Maintain effective coordination among Government stakeholders, contractor teams, and corporate support organizations.
Establish and maintain an authorized alternate to act during the Program Manager's absence.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technology discipline and eight to ten (8-10) years' of relevant experience
Shall possess seven (7) years' data collection experience in a test and evaluation environment
Shall also possess five (5) years' experience supervising 50 or more people in a technical environment.
Demonstrated supervisory authority consistent with the PWS definition, including responsibility for personnel direction, assignments, disciplinary actions, or effective recommendations requiring independent judgment.
Competency in communication, leadership, logistics automated systems, team management, and risk management.
Must be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Preferred Experience:
Army or DoD developmental and operational test environments.
Aberdeen Proving Ground, ATC, or other Major Range and Test Facility Base operations.
Management of Service Contract Labor Standards and collective bargaining agreement workforces.
Large technical workforce transitions, succession planning, and performance-improvement initiatives.
Targeted salary range is $140,000 to $180,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift 10-25 pounds on occasion.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
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About Bowhead Support Services
Bowhead Support Services is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and other customers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Bowhead Support Services provides services in the areas of engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Bowhead Support Services is a subsidiary of Ukpea?vik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.
