Junior Program Manager

The future of global cybersecurity requires that our nation continuously maximizes its ability to push the boundaries of how we think about cybersecurity. At Maryland Innovation & Security Institute (MISI), our employees have incredible opportunities to work on projects that impact people's lives around the world. We look for team members who have bold new ideas, intellectual curiosity, and see obstacles as opportunities to do what others think is impossible.

MISI is a boundaryless organization designed to disrupt traditional innovation. MISI was founded for the purpose of helping organizations accelerate the discovery of viable cybersecurity and related technologies. The goal of the organization is to maximize the ability of our clients to achieve an understanding of solutions from non-traditional sources that can be combined, if needed, with more mature technology to result in powerful new capabilities.

MISI leverages our cyber Mission Accelerator®methodology to operate programs and facilities like our 40,000 square foot nationally acclaimed, DreamPort Cyber Mission Accelerator®. DreamPort was created in partnership with US Cyber Command as a non-government owned or operated independent facility for the purpose of applying MISI's cyber Mission Accelerator®methodology to provide US Cyber Command, its cyber national mission forces and partners with continuous cyber capability innovation.

This description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of MISI. No position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of MISI.

Job Summary:

MISI is seeking an experienced Junior Program Manager (JPM) onsite at our Columbia, MD location to join our team. The Program Manager will manage cost, schedule, and manage performance for specific programs. The ideal candidate easily juggles multiple priorities and deadlines. They communicate clearly and build positive working relationships. The PM will be responsible for using agile methodologies to inform program management decisions regarding the performance and progression of the assigned program(s).

The candidate selected will be joining an organization that is dynamic, diverse and welcomes creative thought and ambition. The Junior Program Manager responsibilities may include:

Duties/Responsibilities include:

· Understand task requirements to ensure management of cost, schedule, and performance, allocating resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) for the program.

· Identify and onboard new subcontractors to support the program.

· Plan, manage, and track program schedule, identifying all stakeholders’ dependencies, program baselines, budgets, and track program deliverables.

· Rapidly assemble, execute, and address unexpected costs, schedule, or technical program/contract issues.

· Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to Government and program stakeholders.

· Ensure program activities and cross-discipline integration are met to meet performance goals.

· Successfully collaborate in a blended work environment with civilian, military, government, contractor, and other team members.

· Identify program risks and dependencies; develop risk mitigation strategies and plans.

· Collaborate with teams to identify program and process issues and provide recommendations and solutions; including escalation plans and strategies.

· Communicate program issues to program stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner.

· Establish repeatable program management processes through agile methodologies.

· Organize and oversee planning meetings to facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution; building consensus among project team members regarding task requirements, sequencing, and interrelationships within the program.

· Deliver Weekly Activity Reports, Monthly Activity Reports, and conduct Monthly Program Management Reviews.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber, or another related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant program management experience and understanding of program financials (including pricing components/ wrap rates, etc.)
• Experience with government implementation efforts
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience managing contracts of at least $5m , including multiple subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills and organizational skills with the ability to establish priorities.
• Must be reliable, professional, self-motivated, and enthusiastic with strong work ethic.
• Superior communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead initiatives, manage deliverables, and realize nontraditional solutions.
• Must have the ability to work well in a team environment;
• Must be proficient with MS Office (MS Project a plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with development and/or production program execution in DoD/Intelligence Community.
• Experience with DCAA and developing provisional rates.
• Master’s Degree with 7 years of relevant experience
• Active TS/SCI with FSP security clearance
• Military experience a plus
• PMP Certification a plus

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to exert light physical effort including walking, climbing stairs, bending, carrying.

· Must be able to push, pull and reach.

· Primarily sedentary, office work

· Ability to sit at a computer and type on a keyboard for long periods of time.

Salary Range: $90,000.00-$125,000.00

MISI provides a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a generous 401K retirement savings plan, and a discretionary time off policy.

MISI is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you managed contracts of a least $5M, including multiple subcontractors?
• Do you have Intelligence/DoD experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Program management: 5 years (Required)
• Cybersecurity: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $90,000 - $125,000