1389 - Program Manager

Sigma Defense is seeking a Program Manager to join our team as the focal point for the planning, organizing, and performance of all contract requirements. The PM monitors the overall progress of the contract and its delivery orders, resolving issues, and initiating corrective action where necessary. In addition, the PM will be responsible to the US Army customer and the company for all business, administration, and management activities on the contract. This includes efficiently allocating resources across projects, managing the program budget, customer communications, and program risks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• Strong knowledge of defense contracting program management, policy, and procedures.
• Knowledge of and experience with USG contracts, budgeting processes, reporting requirements.
• Strong budget execution skills with the ability to develop cost analysis and pricing models.
• Ability to prepare financial forecasting briefs and accompanying graphics.
• Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates in coordination with appropriate USG and other relevant corporate entities.
• Capacity to recruit and retain personnel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel based on customer and contract needs; travel estimated at up to 25%.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Able to learn and utilize internal company management software applications such as HR and financial applications.

Mandatory Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or related field of study.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher.
• Clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.

Candidate Differentiators:

• Working knowledge of the Delivery Order/Task Order proposal preparation process, including the ability to understand and analyze the details of an RFP/RFQ.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• Organize, direct, and manage contract operation support functions involving multiple complex and inter-related project tasks.
• Exercise overall responsibility for all aspects of the multi-year project/task efforts executed under assigned contracts and serve as the corporate single point of contact for all related matters.
• Manage teams of Contracts, Subcontracts, Financial Analysts, and Project Management personnel at multiple locations.
• Coordinate support with third party vendors.
• Maintain and manage the client interface/communication at the senior levels of the client organization.
• Build strong professional relationships with government customers.
• Manage and drive the budget execution process.
• Brief corporate and USG leadership and staffs on program execution as required.
• Work with company Business Development team to identify, pursue, and secure opportunities to drive contract growth.

Pay Range: $86.54 - $93.75 hourly.

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary