Program Manager I

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC

$126K — $203K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 11 years of progressive work in project management.
  • Experience coordinating technical and construction work teams effectively.
  • Skilled in project scheduling and collaborating with Project Control Engineers.
  • Ability to work at the Nevada National Security Site, approximately 65 miles from Las Vegas.
  • Willingness to undergo a pre-placement physical and drug screening as part of policy compliance.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead construction of advanced ASD machine subsystems and oversee assembly and testing activities.
  • Manage project tasks including resource allocation, scheduling, and logistics across multiple work fronts.
  • Collaborate with the Installation Manager to execute the Work Authorization Point process and uphold project reviews.
  • Facilitate the Plan of the Day (POD) meetings and liaise with team members and subcontractors.
  • Engage in leadership discussions to effectively balance construction and operational priorities.
  • Proactively address and mitigate risks to ensure project timelines and success.
  • Oversee resource coordination for installation activities to meet project deadlines and objectives.
  • Regularly update project status and address critical issues with management and project leads.
  • Manage the budget and operational plans in conjunction with project leads to ensure efficient resource use.

Benefits

  • Work schedule includes a 4/10 arrangement, promoting work-life balance.
  • Potential for involvement on a high-impact project within a secure government facility.
  • Opportunity to lead in a cutting-edge technical environment with substantial funding.
  • Participation in high-level leadership discussions and critical decision-making.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Program Manager I, is a critical leadership role responsible for the execution of strategies, and strategic initiatives related to the construction installation of cutting-edge technical systems at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) in support of the Advanced Sources and Detectors (ASD) project. This position requires an experienced leader to drive the successful development and testing of state-of-the-art systems. The Program Manager I will report to the NNSS Installation Manager for ECSE and will work with the ASD Project CAMs and ASD NNSS Senior Team Lead (STL) to report status, and to ensure project requirements are met and that project milestones stay on track.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and direct the successful build of state-of-the-art Advanced ASD machine subsystems at the NNSS. This includes coordinating and overseeing ASD assembly and test activities for the construction of Scorpius Accelerator Modules (SAMs). This effort constitutes approximately $20M in work scope during SAM construction, test, and transport.
  • Execute major tasks, accounting for their dependencies, required resources, key milestones, and logistics for complex work streams at the three ASD work fronts. Ensure seamless integration with NNSS facilities, including ITS and PULSE.
  • Partner with the Installation Manager to lead, develop, and execute the Work Authorization Point process. Ensure comprehensive gated reviews, authorized installation work, and verified approvals throughout project phases.
  • Lead the Plan of the Day (POD) and coordinate with ASD project team members and subcontractors.
  • Actively participate in leadership team decisions to strategically balance priorities and risks across construction, operations, maintenance, and other planned activities.
  • Participate in the ASD Installation Integrated Product Team.
  • Proactively identify risks to installation plan execution and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
  • Coordinate all necessary resources for ASD installation, including shared PULSE resources and external contracting support, to maintain schedule adherence and project deadlines.
  • Regularly report project status and escalate critical issues to the ASD Installation Manager and CAMs, ensuring transparent communication. Resolve ASD prioritization decisions in collaboration with the NNSS STL and ASD Project Manager.
  • Manage the project budget and operating plan with CAMs and the Installation Manager, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 11 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
  • Prior work history working on and coordination work teams comprised of technical and construction resources.
  • Prior work history using and updating project schedules and working with Project Control Engineers (PCEs) to provide status on project completion as well as variance and corrective action development.
  • The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada) in Area 6.
  • Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
  • Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.


Annual salary range for this position is: $126,984.00 - $203,174.40.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

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