Program Manager Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

• The individual shall have comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
• Individual must have knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs.
• Individual has the knowledge of support activities that assist the PM in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
• Individual must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, and plans).
• Individual shall be able to plan, research, analyze and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment; formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Individual shall be able to support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
• Possesses expert knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an industry leader in their technical/professional field.
• Typically performs the following kinds of functions: initiates, oversees, and/or develops requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs; provides strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to program and project staff; provides detailed analyses, evaluations, and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues; consults with client to define needs or problems; oversees studies; and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
• Possesses the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior, journeyman, and senior contractor personnel within and across multiple technical/professional disciplines.

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI.

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience:

• 25 or more years of program management experience, 5 of which within DoD OR,
• • Bachelor's degree with 10 or more years of program management experience, 5 of which within DoD
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience and Familiarity with the MC2S program office and associated systems

Additional Information:

Location: Peterson Space Force Base, in Colorado Springs, CO

Travel: 20% CONUS

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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