Applied Research Associates Inc

Senior Program Manager 1

Applied Research Associates Inc • $90K — $120K *
Rapid City, SD 57701In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred; 8 years in procurement/subcontract management or 6 years in program management.
  • Strong contract and program management experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to language accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and advanced Excel; familiarity with SharePoint, MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines and engage with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support procurement activities to meet objectives timely, ensuring supplier performance in various aspects.
  • Prepare and finalize proposals for new programs and work assignments.
  • Develop plans for cost reduction and process improvements to enhance supplier execution.
  • Interpret program requirements and collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance.
  • Maintain financial reports detailing costs and forecasts against contracts.
  • Regularly brief leadership on program status and updates.
  • Implement risk management plans to address potential technical and supply chain risks.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for flexible working hours for special assignments.
  • Access to collaborative work environment in a desirable location.
  • Engagement in strategic projects that influence technology development.
  • Direct interaction with leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Potential for professional development through involvement in major capabilities acquisition.
Full Job Description
You will be the procurement interface for multiple programs, while supporting the team in varying program management roles. You will be responsible for directing both technical and administrative efforts within the program. Working with a Technical Lead and Subcontract Manager, you will facilitate the completion of contract requirements for programs (existing and new). You will be the primary face for both internal and external customers requiring briefing, material preparation and review and deliverable completion. Collaborating with our technical teams in program management responsibilities and daily program monitoring.

Introduction

    • This position requires critical & strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, administrative tasks, agility, adaptability, and a sense of urgency in everything we do.
    • Program management will identify potential opportunities to include technology development that could have a positive impact on providing better value in performance, improved mission capability, and reduced cost and schedule


What you'll do as a Program Manager

    • Support all procurement activities to ensure objectives are met in a timely manner to include supplier financial, quality, technical, programmatic, and schedule performance
    • Preparation and completion of proposals for new programs and work
    • Develop plans to promote cost reduction initiatives and process improvements (Technical and Quality) in support of flawless supplier execution for programs
    • Interprets program and/or statement of work requirements and contract; recommends and implements action with suppliers to ensure achievement of all requirements
    • Ability to work flexible hours if needed, for proposal preparation or special assignments which could possibly include extended hours, evening/night hours, weekends, and holidays (occasional/rare)
    • Maintains financial reports using actual cost information, forecasted spend per project schedules, and estimated final costs against approved contract funding
    • Briefs leadership about program status regularly
    • Risk management plans will address risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning, mitigation implementation, and tracking. Technical risks and issues will be reflected in the program's IMP and IMS.


Requirements

    • Skilled at organizing and translating information into clear written documentation; articulating complex concepts, and processes in writing
    • Experience working in a collaborative environment; ability to work well under tight deadlines and effectively interact with a wide range of personnel
    • Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written language communication skills
    • Excellent English language, grammar, and spelling skills for writing, editing, and proofreading
    • Strong language of Microsoft product suite, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of SharePoint, MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat
    • Experienced in contracts and program management


Preferences

    • Bachelors' degree and a minimum 8 years' prior relevant experience in procurement and/or subcontract management, or minimum 6 years' prior relevant experience in procurement and/or program management
    • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
    • https://aaf.dau.edu/aaf/mca/
    • Knowledge or experience in running a Major Capability Acquisition beneficial. (Senior PM)


Company & Division Information

    • https://www.ara.com/albuquerque/

About Applied Research Associates Inc

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned research and engineering company that provides technical solutions to complex problems in various fields, including defense, homeland security, intelligence, transportation, and energy. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. ARA has over 1,600 employees and operates from more than 20 locations across the United States and Canada. The company's services include research and development, engineering, testing and evaluation, and consulting.
Learn more about Applied Research Associates Inc
Size
1,600 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1979
* Ladders Estimates

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