Program Manager

The Alaka’ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Program Manager to provide program management, engineering, and logistics support for the life cycle sustainment of the government customer for a simulation program out of Orlando, Florida.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing program planning and execution for the BST-21 Program.
• Developing an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Work planning and scheduling for personnel.
• Providing subcontractor and vendor management and reporting support.
• Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities.
• Leading Risk Management; Quality Management; Configuration Management (CM); and Information Management for the program.
• Supporting in cost reporting for the program.
• Preparing and delivering program’s documentation in accordance with the Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL), Military Standards, and DoD guidance.
• Analyzing, designing, developing, integrating, procuring, delivering, installing, testing, verifying, and validating the BST-21 training systems, training system content, courseware, scenarios, and training system functional components and technical data.
• Conducting conference reviews to include the following: Post Award Conference (PAC); Technical Manual Initial Guidance Conference (TMIGC); Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs); System Requirements Review (SRR); System Functional Review (SFR); Preliminary Design Review (PDR); Critical Design Review (CDR); Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs); Logistics Conferences and Reviews; Logistics Guidance Conference (LGC); Technical Manual Initial Guidance Conference (TMIGC); Training Program Orientation Conference (TPOC); Provisioning Item Selection Conference (PISC); Integrated Logistics Support Verification (ILSV) Conference; In-Process Reviews; Technical Documentation and Technical Data Package (TDP) In-Process Reviews (IPRs); Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM); Trainer and Courseware Requirements Workshops; and IPT Meetings.
• Provide SME support and coordinate with Government to ensure technical accuracy, data, information, and reports developed by the contractor meet Government, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure all contract milestones are executed within scope and schedule.
• Actively engage and participate in schedule and requirement planning with program’s stakeholders, including military and Government’s personnel 
• Ensure SMEs assigned to the contract have the appropriate security clearance necessary to access information and facilities required.
• Travel will be required to Naval Station Great Lakes and other various locations (as required).
• Support business development with new BST-21 Delivery Order(s) (DO)

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or other relevant field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least eight (8) years’ experience:
• IDIQ program management experience.
• Training systems background (required), Navy Training Systems (preferred).
• Managing or supervising projects in the field of DoD training simulation systems or relevant disciplines.
• Experience preparing, drafting, and reviewing engineering change proposals (ECPs) in support of a program’s change management process.
• Subject matter expertise in system architecture and design, test, and implementation.
• Subject matter expertise with requirements analysis, procurement, fabrication, integration, testing, and Government’s acceptance/inspection.

• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience:
• Interpreting contract actions, modifications and resolving complex programmatic issues as related to the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Statement of Work (SOW).
• Experience leading integrated product teams (IPTs).
• Experience with technical documentation and technical data packages (TDP) In-Process Reviews.
• Experience in managing complex, mission-critical, strategic, and advanced technology-based programs for customers.
• Program Management including project management, task scheduling and budget control.
• Overall strategic management including planning, contract level performance metrics and production of overall contract/task order support operations.
• Management of funds, personnel, production standards, and resources, quality, and timely delivery of all contractual items.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook & SharePoint).
• Effective supervisory skills: ability to clarify team purposes and goals, build team commitment, strengthen collective skills, and work approaches; and ability to analyze and ensure that effective and accurate procedures are in place.
• Ability to lead a team successfully through proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage simultaneous activities.
• Ability to be adaptable, agile, and innovative in program interactions, planning, and execution
• Must be able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent Time Management skills.
• Experienced in customer interfacing.
• Ability to develop and nurture client and potential client relationships.
• Mentoring/Coaching Employees for success.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Ability to effectively enforce company policies.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Secret security clearance is required. (Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment, and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.)

​The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. The Alaka`ina Foundation FOCs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions,  Kīkaha Solutions, LLC,  and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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