Program Manager - Counterdrug Surveillance Systems (CDSS)
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt – Contingent upon award
Work Location: Rockledge, FL
Clearance: Secret
Patriot Group International Inc. (PGI), voted #1 Best Place to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and the Best Companies Group, offers an unrivaled hybrid of specialized services by combining security and risk management disciplines with a special operations and intelligence perspective.
We are seeking to hire a Program Manager to lead our Counterdrug Surveillance Systems (CDSS) Program. The mission of this program is to support U.S. Government (USG) agencies, departments, and partner nations in their anti-trafficking efforts worldwide. The objective of the CDSS mission is to provide air and maritime surveillance, detection, communications, and command and control support for U.S. counterdrug initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the overall project management plan including contract performance, personnel, and facilities resulting in customer mission success
- Serve as primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), maintaining active communications to keep stakeholders informed of significant issues, risks, and accomplishments.
- Provide inputs to or create program deliverables, including documentation, briefings, summary reports, status reports, and cost and schedule estimates, as required by the sponsor.
- Collaborate with all customer and contractor stakeholders to develop best practices and ensure that all required services and support are delivered on schedule.
- Implement and maintain organizational processes to provide internal control, management oversight, and supply support, including quality assurance and compliance with government security regulations.
- Oversee all administrative and support tasks associated with the assigned program, including, but not limited to, scheduling, staffing, training, invoicing, and monthly contract status reporting.
- Temporary duty travel as required to manage program requirements and attend meetings
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience managing complex cyber and/or communication systems-based projects within the Department of Defense or federal agencies
- Experience managing scope, schedule, and cost requirements of federal government contracts with fixed price and cost-type line items.
- Experience with establishing and sustaining Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Approval to Connect (ATC)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Acrobat
Preferred Qualifications
- Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Master's Degree in a relevant field of study
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) Certification
- A DOD 8570-compliant IAM or IAT certification
- Experience managing field service support using a DOD or Federal Agency Maintenance (Mx) Control Plan
- Experience with SATCOM systems
- Experience with Tactical Data Link Equipment (TADIL)
- Experience with integrating radar data feeds and voice communications into a Common Operating Picture (COP)
- Experience managing projects requiring Information & Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management
- Familiarization with DoD and/or partner agency operations within the SOUTHCOM AOR
- Experience in the realm of counter-narcotics and/or illicit trafficking
- Familiarization with Maximo or similar enterprise asset management software
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
Required Security Clearance:
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Able to travel independently to job sites via air and ground transportation.
- Able to walk throughout CDSS locations to assess status of systems and meet with employees and government stakeholders.
- Able to use standard office equipment, including a computer and copier.
Patriot Group International Inc. is a global mission support service provider with expeditionary capabilities, providing services to select clients within the intelligence, defense, and private sectors. PGI is a veteran-owned and operated company with experience performing in over 50 countries including austere and high-threat environments.
DISCLAIMER:
Patriot Group International Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. PGI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. PGI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
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