Task Order Program Manager

Description

Job Description:

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Leidos' Defense Enclave Services (DES) program is seeking a Task Order Program Manager (TO PM) to support the operations and sustainment of the Defense Media Agency (DMA) network at Ft. Meade. MD. 

PROGRAM/POSITION SUMMARY:
Defense Enclave Services (DES) will serve as the Department of Defense’s main vehicle to unify IT networks to support agencies and field activities that take place outside military services.  This task order will support the operations and sustainment of the DMA network prior to this unification of the common IT networks and we are seeking a team-oriented leader focused on delivering and promoting the goals of DES.  The PM will provide the leadership and have the interpersonal communication skills necessary to inspire, lead, direct and manage a complex subcontract and interface with senior DoD leaders and directors to help maintain and sustain critical infrastructure.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:
•Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Provides leadership, direction, and hands-on management and is responsible for all aspects of contract execution.
•Official point of contact for the program, and ensures all personnel associated with the program are effectively supporting customer needs. 
•Interact regularly with the government customer to understand where Leidos can bring innovations and efficiencies to support the government mission. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting complex IT efforts, operations and sustainment of networks, management of service level agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), and the knowledge/experience with core cal areas of the program.
•Provide project leadership and guidance for all contractor personnel assigned to DES related task(s) including assigning tasks to contractor personnel, supervising on-going technical efforts, and managing the project performance.
•Meet all technical, financial, and contractual and performance requirements to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives
•Utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents
•Responsible for the quality and efficiency of the project performance, to include both technical issues and businesses processes.
•Report all significant technical challenges, problems, issues, as soon as they are discovered to Leidos and customer management, as appropriate

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree.  
•7 years Project Management experience on large scare operations and maintenance contracts with a total contract value of at least $6M.
•Prior work history managing a complex project, Task Order, or program of similar size (managing 35-50+ personnel), including Program Management, customer engagement, site surveys, developing integrated master schedules Integrated Sustainment Planning, Integrated Sustainment Engineering.
•Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a program in a high tempo, high demand environment
•Strong verbal and written communication skills
•Ability to lead and manage diverse workforce. Strong track record of organizational leadership and business management, including strong analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills
•At least 3 or more years’ experience managing projects with multiple performance locations both CONUS and OCONUS including support to combat operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•Current PMI PMP.
•Experience coordinating and managing the contractor’s proposed methodologies and approach for a project similar in size, scope, and complexity to DES projects of this contract. This includes, but is not limited to, managing multiple places of performance worldwide and a dispersed workforce, and frequent procurement of materials and equipment.

DISADES

External Referral Eligible

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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