Senior Program Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONSenior Program Manager operating within a diverse cross functional program team leading programs providing design, development and manufacturing of tactical payloads and persistent surveillance operations for US Government customers. Serves as the primary point of contact for all aspects of assigned programs and ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations including cost, quality, and schedules while maintaining company objectives. Provides technical management and leadership of subcontractors, vendors, and the internal program team to ensure on-time delivery of products and services. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems. Conducts program meetings and manages issues, risk, and change requests. Ensures adherence to quality standards for all program deliverables. DUTIESDemonstrate a wide degree of creativity and latitude

Serve as a Program Manager for payload design, manufacturing and deployment programs

Manage acquisition of Aerostats and Aerostat systems

Manage deployment of tactical system(s) and associated crew training, testing, handoff and transition to operations

Remote management of one or more tactical sensor site crews performing operations and sustainment (O&S) support. Manage logistics support to include spares asset accountability and repair and return of critical components

Coordinate with other organizations to establish and validate network connectivity in support of data backhaul and data communications between site(s) and users

Coordinate activities between OEMs, other organizations, subcontractors and vendors for mission computer software development and integration into tactical payloads and/or ground stations

Provide technical management and technical leadership of programs Analyze customer requirements and prepare statements of work, program performance plans basis of estimates (BoE) and technical proposals as required

Prepare schedules, plan, organize and execute all aspects of assigned programs from concept to completion; includes managing cost, schedule, risk, and opportunities Interface with functional departments to pre-plan and forecast personnel, materials, facilities, tools, equipment, and subcontractor resources Develop subcontractor statements of work (SSOW) and manage subcontracted vendors

Interface with Finance and Accounting and manage financial aspects of programs

Prepare reports detailing program progress and costs and brief program status to internal management and the customer Prepare and present formal and informal programmatic and technical presentations to customers, internal program team and upper management

Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and deliver product and services to the customer within cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance requirements as agreed to by contract Perform root cause analysis, develop corrective action plans and implement and monitor execution of the plan Coordinate and resolve technical and programmatic issues with the customer

Provide input to, assist with, and determine Make-Buy decisions

Prepare and/or review deliverables, initiate appropriate corrective actions as required and ensure that quality products and services are delivered in a manner that fully satisfies contract obligations Monitor and ensure compliance to applicable codes, regulations, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications

Perform other duties as assignedEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSBachelor of Science (BS), BBA/BA degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or Science discipline is desired, experience may substitute for education

At least 10 years of successful experience and demonstrated competence as a program manager, project manager, site manager or related management position is required Diverse experience with Aerostat systems is required

Working knowledge of tactical class aerostats or other aerostat system is required

Working knowledge of tactical payloads to include Radar and Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) systems is required

Experience in establishing tactical sensor site operations to include emplacement of sensors and ground support. Experience in performing tactical persistent surveillance operations is desired

Self-starter with strong interpersonal, leadership and team skills and demonstrated ability to achieve results

Excellent written and oral communications and organizational/time management skills are required

Knowledge of resource, schedule and cost estimating is required

Ability to identify and mitigate programs risks is requiredMS Office skills to include MS Project are required

Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, requirements, policies, and procedures

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security ClearanceWe maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day

Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices.Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.May be required to lift up to 25 pounds and carry for short distances.Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.Normally works in an office setting with controlled temperature.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VEVRAA/ADATNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.

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