What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Riverside Research?
Riverside Research is supporting AFLCMC Command Control Communications Intelligence & Networks Directorate (C3I&N) to execute, develop, acquire, deploy, and sustain cyberspace, communication, cryptologic and space/nuclear network capabilities. We are currently seeking a Program Manager to support a fast-paced rapidly changing high-tech mission for the C3I&N Directorate at Hanscom AFB in Lexington, MA.
All Riverside Research opportunities require US citizenship.
Job Responsibilities:
• Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
• Apply knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.
• Support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. DAES, MAR, etc.).
• Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
Required Qualifications:
• Advanced degree (MA/MS) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 5 years must be in the DoD, or a BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 5 year must be in the DoD. Directly related work experience may be substituted for degree
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• In depth knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent customer service and client relations skills