Program Manager with Security Clearance

TRISTAR is seeking a Program Manager for our upcoming government customer in Crane, IN - Relocation Assistance is Available Position Description: The Senior Program Manager will manage a multi-vendor team in support of a Navy program with over $$M per year in revenue. Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance to achieve performance metrics and customer requirements defined in the contract. Effective in communications with NSWC Crane management, and senior management or TRISTAR and subcontract partners. Knowledge of effective management strategies. Ability to interface with TRISTAR Project Control Analyst staff to provide the customer with accurate cost and schedule performance information Position Responsibilities: Responsible for managing DoD contract and personnel

Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government on all items relating to contract administration

Collaborate with the customer to build expert consensus regarding areas requiring process improvement and recommended solutions for identified areas requiring improvement.

Develop innovative approaches for managing continuous stream of work with the ability to handle changing priorities and implement innovative ideas to improve customer program operations in terms of cost, quality, efficiency and/or overall performance

Develop a performance measurements framework and facilitate a feedback system focused on customer service, communication, and technical skills

Develop information for decision briefs for senior leadership to use in making decisions on recommended solutions and areas requiring process improvement within the program, process, and execution

Establish strong relationships with key government stakeholders and create convergence by demonstrating credibility, empathy and expertise on business and technical issues.

Develop workload schedules and projections to monitor status

Coordinates with all corporate departments for support as need to meet contract requirements

Attends In-Progress Review meetings as required

Must work in coordination with Contracts department as it pertains to any issues on contract

Generates and Monitors workload schedules on projects

Reports periodically ( or as required by the contract) funding status, including projected expenditure rates Position Requirements: Experience as Senior PM with Navy Seaport Contracts supporting Engineering, AIT Services, Logistics Management, and Technical Services

Experience performing supervisory functions such as time approvals for charging; expense reports, and travel plans; employee performance coaching and feedback; salary administration; and staffing functions

Ability to prepare and conduct presentations of a technical nature

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Must be able manage a diverse team of technical and development personnel, management, business customers, and vendors in a constructive and effective manner

Project and workflow management skills

MUST be a US Citizen

Must possess active DoD Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working as a DoD contractor

Previous experience and expertise managing Engineering, AIT Services and Logistics contracts highly desirable

PMP Certification desirable Education and Certifications: BA or BS degree