Senior Program/Project Management Subject Matter Expert Location OH - Dayton Job Code 12502 # of openings 1 Apply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=AKIMEKATECH&cws=43&rid=12502) The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Senior Program/Project Management Subject Matter Expert to support the 711th Human Performance Wing (HPW) located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Dayton, OH. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide program management expertise to support day to day operations within the medical funded Human Performance Research portfolio.
Apply acquisition and program management principles, and expertise to assist program and project accomplishment through the various AFRL project life cycle.
Implement administrative and monitoring support tools as required to perform daily operations associated with establishment, execution, and assessment of medical R&D projects.
Have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information. The NDA shall be provided to the Government Program Manager by start of performance.
Be logged into Air Force Teams during their work hours when practicable and display an accurate status indicator while logged in.
Collect, analyze and appraise acquisition data required to draw conclusions and work with the project/program managers to devise solutions to problems relating to improvement of acquisition effectiveness and compliance.
Participate and provide expertise in the assistance of development of strategic and tactical acquisition planning by assisting in establishing/recommending scope, cost, schedule and performance parameters necessary to successfully execute projects within the R&D portfolio.
Identify and document programmatic risks using expert judgment and historical data; maintain R&D portfolio risk database, implement approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate and minimize the impact of project risk.
Assist in the development of necessary contracting activities required to support project contract awards within the portfolio. This shall include assisting in preparing a statement of work and supporting documents for Request for Proposal release, supporting technical evaluations and ensuring the necessary controls are in place to monitor the contract once awarded.
Utilize DoD budget, financial data, and contractor reported financial data to analyze, synthesize, and generate reports and other program documentation.
Provide support at the executive levels within the Government and to contract/industry representatives. If requested, participates in portfolio reviews, conferences, and meetings to deliver presentations on program requirements, advocate program objectives, status, accomplishments, challenges encountered and anticipated. and collaborations within and outside of the 711th Human Performance Wing.
Develop and write technical documentation and briefings for higher level leadership. Examples may include program management reviews, project assessment snapshots, project reporting using DoD electronic reporting systems (Program Management Reporting Tool – PMRT).
Work with a team of finance, contracting, business analyst, scientists, engineers, clinicians, research assistants, and other support contractors to collect and analyze project data relevant to support program execution, assessment, and reporting.
Employ the skillset to manage research projects and provide project/program management direction across multiple contracted research efforts.
Ensure discovered problems/issues are clearly defined and the necessary corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner and/or risk a mitigation measure is in-place to support research project(s) execution.
Perform tasks with a strong proficiency in Microsoft software programs to include: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel spreadsheets to support the development of electronic products required for project reporting and management oversight delivered to Division and Wing officials and identified program/project stakeholders (Monthly Reviews, Quarterly and Ad Hoc Status Reports, and Program Management Reviews). As well as utilizing strong communication skills and reporting across multiple programs.
Be professional, detail oriented, possess excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
Have the ability to thrive in a team environment, yet able to complete assigned tasks independently or with minimal guidance from team leads.
Possess organizational skills; the ability to achieve set goals; initiative in performing assigned tasks; ability to multi-task; and ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor’s degree in business management, science, or technical field is required.
Master’s degree in the areas of business administration/management, public administration, business systems, project management, finance, systems engineering, computer engineering, information systems, computer science, and/or technical field is desired
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of project and/or program management with demonstrated work experience.
Possess at least 5 years of demonstrated acquisition program management experience in:
Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions environment OR
At least 10 years of demonstrated program/project management experience in a technical environment with demonstrated skillset, to include but not limited to, development of project strategy, budget positions and execution, cost estimates, project schedule, roadmaps, performance measurement, and technical product(s) deliverable acceptance.
Have experience in technical writing and presentation development, including the ability to synthesis quantitative and qualitative program/project data to inform briefings and reports for higher level leadership in support of program management reviews, project assessment reporting using DoD and/or other systems electronic reporting tools.
Have demonstrated experience with contract strategy development, management, and monitoring.
Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Professional certification in one of the following areas: DAWIA career field certification (APDP Level I or higher) in Program Management (PM), or Contracting (CON), or Engineering & Technical Management (ETM); or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Demonstrated experience working in Comprehensive Cost and Requirements System (CCaR).
Demonstrated experience working in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) environment.
Current Secret Clearance.
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:
U.S. Citizen
Must be able to pass a Tier 1 background check.
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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 ([email protected]) to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.
The Alakaina 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 Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina Foundation activities 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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