Program Manager

The JAAW Group

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of DoD program management experience
  • Experience in overseeing distributed training contracts
  • Active Top Secret clearance; TS/SCI eligible
  • PMP and/or PgMP certification required
  • DAWIA Level III Program Management certification
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS and practical application
  • Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative and stakeholders
  • Integrate contract activities via Work Breakdown Structure and Integrated Master Schedule
  • Lead Program Management Reviews and attend key operational meetings
  • Oversee staffing, training, and risk management across all contract lines
  • Manage teams located both in the United States and overseas
  • Utilize earned value techniques to assess contract execution
  • Implement and uphold ISO 9001-aligned Quality Management System
  • Develop and manage the Program Management Plan and Risk Register
  • Ensure 100% on-time delivery of contract deliverables
  • Coordinate with various military training programs and leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives
Full Job Description
Program Manager

Location: Quantico, VA Clearance Required: Top Secret (TS/SCI Eligible) Employment Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and government stakeholders
  • Integrate all contract activities using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
  • Lead Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and participate in biweekly OpSynch meetings, weekly operations working groups, and quarterly TEEP synchronization sessions
  • Oversee staffing, training, risk management, and deliverable production across all CLINs
  • Manage distributed teams across CONUS and OCONUS locations including Quantico, Camp Lejeune, 29 Palms, Oceanside, Kaneohe Bay, and Okinawa
  • Apply earned value techniques and performance metrics to monitor contract execution
  • Implement and maintain ISO 9001-aligned Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Develop and maintain the Program Management Plan (PMP), Risk Register, and corrective action processes
  • Ensure 100% on-time delivery of all contract deliverables in accordance with PRS and AQL standards
  • Coordinate with MAGTF Staff Training Program (MSTP), TECOM, and C2TECOE leadership


Required Qualifications
  • 15+ years of DoD program management experience
  • Experience overseeing distributed training contracts and compliance leadership
  • Active Top Secret clearance; TS/SCI eligible
  • PMP and/or PgMP certification
  • DAWIA Level III Program Management certification
  • ISO 9001 QMS knowledge and application experience
  • Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, or related field


Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior USMC or joint-force operational experience
  • Familiarity with Marine Corps training doctrine, TECOM, and C2TECOE mission
  • Experience with CPARS reporting and DoD performance assessment processes
  • OCONUS contract management experience

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