Strategically and operationally support goals of the Programs Department, including developing technical solution frameworks, policies, and procedures and other materials to be used by Program Managers
Liaise with business development teams on scoping for proposals and new contracts, advising on technical solutions and staffing models, pricing, feasibility, risks and mitigation strategies
Team with Finance to build out an estimate at completion (EAC) process to improve budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring of contracts
Serve as backup for the Director of Program Management to represent Programs on working sessions and briefings across headquarters departments
Serve as Transition Program Manager for new contracts: scope work, lead technical kickoff, hire contract staff, and develop program management deliverables and tools for the first 60-90+ days
Serve as interim Program Manager on contracts when vacancies exist and potentially as long-term Program Manager
Liaise with customers, Arlo headquarters departments (finance, contracts, HR, Recruitment, Security), and teaming partners
Build effective relationships with government personnel including the COR and government event leads
Solve complex, tactical assignments to ensure client satisfaction
Create project management deliverables necessary to manage contract terms and oversee the team
Manage contract risks, develop processes and monitor to ensure high quality
Design and execute administrative processes, including detailed tracking of deliverables and milestones
Facilitate materials for bi-weekly status meetings with Program Managers and gather information for headquarters reporting
Conduct 30- and 60-day check-ins with new staff as backup
Manage and develop deliverables on IDIQ and GWA contracts
Other special projects and duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
10-15+ years of applicable professional experience including 5+ years of program management experience
Federal government contract program management experience
Strategic thinking skills and experience developing frameworks, policies, and procedures
Experience leading teams in dynamic, fast-paced, and sometimes ambiguous environments
Excellent attention to detail
Critical Problem solving, contingency planning skills
Client service and service delivery excellence skills
Ability to influence key stakeholders and clients
Background in Risk Management, Quality Management, and quality control