Title:  Senior Program Manager – Aircrew Training

Reports to:  USAF Business Unit Lead

Classification:  Exempt

Salary Range:   

Labor Category:  Senior Program Manager

Full-Time/Part-Time:  Full-Time

Location:

Job Summary:

Vertex Solutions is rapidly expanding its business portfolio in DoD mixed reality (MR) aviation training industry.  New programs and opportunities require us to expand our program manager staff, especially with Program Managers (PMs) with the drive and experience to also manage program capture activities. 

The Vertex PM will manage and oversee all day-to-day operations in support of DoD programs, with a focus on developing MR aircraft simulators and integrating them into aircrew training systems, particularly within Air Force Air Mobility Command (AMC). The PM will also support capture of new contracts and may serve as the capture manager for programs that will become part of the PM’s portfolio.  The PM will be the primary interface with the customer on program execution, deliverables, schedule, performance, and contract modifications. 

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Responsible for contract execution, performance, cost, and schedule.
• No cap bonus plan will be based on performance metrics
• Coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget.  Inform management in a timely manner of variances from the plan.
• Develop and maintain an accurate risk tracking document with an associated mitigation plan.
• Work closely with functional managers to maintain timelines and estimates to complete for technical work products.
• Schedule/Organize/Attend progress meetings with Government stakeholders, site managers, and Vertex senior management. PM will take appropriate actions when necessary to ensure program stay on Schedule, cost and within contracted Scope
• Plan, document, and manage assigned capture project efforts for AMC and aircrew training contracts.
• Coordinate with Business Development staff to assess customer issues, program requirements and competitive posture.
• Collaboratively develop capture strategy with the business development team and proposal manager, and company leadership team.

Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills to assess needs and recommend solutions
• Ability to create products with extremely high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interact with team members and stakeholders in a problem-solving, constructive manner
• Ability to successfully manage and meet multiple, simultaneous project deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and customer service focused

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will have multiple direct and indirect reports as required to meet contract requirements.

Reasoning Ability: 

Possess the ability to solve complex practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and intellectual variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment:
This job operates from an office environment and may be executed remotely.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel.  The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds as needed.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Travel:
5% - 10% travel is anticipated for this position to support business development efforts and to attend and participate in trade shows.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; Master’s degree a plus
• Project Management Professional certification (strongly desired)
• 8+ years of experience managing projects/programs within or for the DoD, aircrew systems contract management a plus
• Fundamental understanding of Accounting and Finance as related to Program Management
• Ability to independently interface with customers, key company partners, and other project stakeholders
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within distributed project teams

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  Background checks- criminal, civil, employment, and education required. Drug screening in compliance with drug-free workplace standards. Ability to obtain a federal government clearance when required for projects.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Vertex Solutions, LLC is an “Equal Opportunity Employer,” and prohibits, in all employment-related practices and decisions, discrimination, harassment, or prejudicial treatment against any person based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, age, disability, veteran status, or otherwise as provided by federal, state, or local law.