*This position is contingent on contract award

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Senior Program Manager (PgM) is responsible for the coordinated management of multiple related projects. This position is responsible for ensuring that each project produces the required deliverables within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the Statement of Work. The Senior PgM is the Tyonek representative to the US Government customer. The PgM will have the overall responsibility to ensure each project supporting the customer has the requisite resources that are qualified and certified to satisfy customer requirements. This includes management of issues, risks, and change requests to ensure successful and on-time CDRL delivery. Contributes to corporate and program process improvement initiatives. Leads a diverse team of employees and works to develop the next generation of Tyonek employees. This position will be responsible for the development of business opportunities and proposal preparation. May require up to 30 travel including OCONUS.

DUTIES

• Works with assigned Project Managers to monitor and control cost, schedule and technical performance of projects
• Coordinates with the functional departments to meet requirements of the contract and statement of work
• Communicates with customers on schedules, meetings, risks and issues. Keeps the customer and company management informed of program performance
• Communicates goals, scope, approach and schedules to assigned personnel
• Constantly assesses program performance and reports progress
• Manage on-time delivery of CDRLs
• Establishes and manages budgets
• Forecasts and coordinates manpower requirements
• Leads and evaluates subordinate managers and other staff. Provides supervision/management/mentorship
• Overall responsibility for compliance to all company, federal, state, and local processes, procedures and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related area, from an accredited college or university is required. Masters Degree preferred
• 10+ years experience in managing programs with increasing responsibility and greater than $25M in value
• 5+ years experience in government contracting; interpretation of contracts, statements of work/performance work statements and contract modifications
• Must be knowledgeable of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFAR, Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, requirements and policies/procedures
• Experience in developing and managing Integrated Master Plans and Integrated Master Schedules
• Earned Value Management experience required
• Demonstrated ability to write Statements of Work/Objectives (SOW/SOO), Subcontractor SOW
• Demonstrated experience in contract and design change control and management on DoD projects
• Demonstrated experience in formal risk management on DoD projects
• Must possess superior communication skills with experience in interfacing directly with the government Contracting Officers, Contracting Officers Representatives and customer-designated representatives
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Active TS/SCI security clearance highly desired.
• Project or Program Management Professional (PMP or PgMP) certification required
• Military background in flight test operations or maintenance, with specialization in Naval Aviation or Test Pilot duties
• Experience as a flight test pilot with qualifications from recognized institutions such as the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School or the Air Force Test Pilot School and membership in organizations such as the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP)
• Demonstrated capability in the planning and execution of test events, operational risk management, and flight safety
• Experience in managing developmental flight test programs, including the integration of new technologies on airborne platforms
• Demonstrated experience with NAVAIRs Air Vehicle Modification and Instrumentation (AVMI) Department, including designing, developing, procuring, installing, testing and evaluating and maintaining flight test instrumentation
• Proficiency in systems engineering, technology investigations, and responsive development to support RDT&E and fleet requirements for instrumentation.
• Experience in performing electrical and mechanical modifications to test vehicles to support test and evaluation.
• Demonstrated skills in the use of planning systems for accurately projecting workload and managing work orders in coordination with Government planning groups
• Experience in the spaneting and capture of new business
• Experience in developing, authoring, and implementing processes in a project environment involving multiple functional areas
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post-offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs.
• On occasion must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows / knees, and reach above / below shoulders.
• Works in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VEVRAA /ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.