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Program Manager at Bowhead / UIC Technical Services

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Overview PROGRAM MANAGER (ATCDT) Bowhead seeks a Program Manager to support the ATC Data Collection upcoming proposal effort at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The ATC Data Collection contract plans, conducts, analyzes, and reports the results of developmental tests, production tests, and other tests to include providing test support services within the Department of Defense (DoD). The Program Manager has overall responsibility for contract performance and has independent authority to make decisions concerning the performance of the contract to include personnel staffing, unusual hours of operation and contract negotiations. Responsibilities Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Coordinating the preparation of project plans, milestones, and operating budgets; develops project approaches / concepts; obtains proper resources within and across organizational boundaries. Reviewing and evaluating work of staff, provides task oversight and prepares periodic performance reports. Acting as primary customer contact for task activities, leading task review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Evaluates requirements, establishes task approach, organizes personnel resources, and directs day to day work activities. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules. Identifying program problems and obtains solutions. Directing the work of technical and support personnel assigned to the task and is responsible for overall task performance, product quality, and timeliness of efforts. Ensure the training of all contractor personnel Serve as the main Point of Contract (POC) for all contractor personnel Data collection, coordination, compilation, review, and reporting on a wide variety of automotive, combat, electronic, general equipment, and ordnance materiel undergoing extensive testing Data transcription/ processing, and typing and editing of Government correspondence and technical reports Providing continuity in the knowledge of and applications of safety, security, and operational regulations and procedures Providing continuity in training; and accountability of Government-furnished property (GFP) Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technology discipline and eight to ten (8-10) years' of relevant experience Competency in communication, leadership, logistics automated systems, team management, and risk management. Must be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team. Shall possess seven (7) years' data collection experience in a test and evaluation environment Shall also possess five (5) years' experience supervising 50 or more people in a technical environment. Target salary is $140K-$180K, commensurate with experience. Physical Demands Must be able to lift 10-15 pounds on occasion. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time. Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Typical mid-level pay: $103k for General and Operations Managers nationally

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+4%
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A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
308,700 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

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Labor data: BLS 2024