Senior Manager Project/Program Management

PURPOSE OF POSITION:   Serves as Project Manager in support of the Alaska Radar System (ARS), a United States Air Force operation and maintenance radar contract.  The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for overall management of the ARS project.   The PM is the primary point of contact with the ARS owner, PACAF Regional Support Center, and has overall responsibility for contract matters with the Government. The PM approves policies and policy changes, oversees and adheres to budgetary assets and debits approving expenditures over $5,000.00. The PM, hires, supervises, administers performance reviews, and discipline of the Management team: Controller, Contracts Manager, Human Resources Manager, Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, and the Quality  Manager.  The PM  assigns functional leads, compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, and prepares periodic performance reviews for the customer.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:   Plans and designate project resources, prepares budgets, monitors progress, and keeps stakeholders informed as outlined in the performance work statement.   Creating strategic long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.   Delegating tasks as needed   Makes improvements, solves problems or takes corrective action when problems arise   Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risk   Responsible for managing a diverse workforce and team and follow all FAR (Federal Acquisitions Requirements)   Responsible for leading, directing, performance, and employee relations of the Management team.     Responsible for communicating with executives, the board, and employees to keep the project aligned within their goals   Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected   Keeping good relations with the Air Force and other government agencies to ensure the quality of standards and product are completed within budget.   Budgetary responsibility for the Project ensuring compliance with the FAR, and Project Work Statement.    Attends and participates in meetings, presentations as required.   Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:   Knowledge of a broad range of regulations, concepts, principles, and practices of trades and crafts manager and supervised   Knowledge of DoD and Air Force regulations, principles, and practices   Knowledge of project planning, funding, and operations management systems   Knowledge of the use of Union Collective Bargaining Agreements, Service Contract Act, and Davis Bacon Act   Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting readiness factors, and formulating procedural solutions to problems   Problem solving and Leadership Skills   Strong written and verbal communication skills   Budget Development and tracking   Mentoring and coaching   Strong organizational and analytical skills   Knowledge of contract negotiation   Skill in strategic planning, risk and change management   Ability to operate computers and microsoft office programs.      CORE QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a related field from an accredited education institution or   An Associates Degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience may substitute for Bachelors’. Five (5) years of Base Operations and Support (BOS) or Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contracts at a remote location   Five (5) years of leadership experience   Must have a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record   Must be US citizen or US national and have ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.   Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and any prehire employment requirements testing.   PREFERRED:   Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited educational institution Project Management Professional (PMP) certification     Preference shall be given to eligible and qualified ASRC shareholders. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.