Program Manager

Company: TRISTAR

Apply for position at: www.star3.com

Location: US IN-Crane

Employee Type: Full-Time/ Exempt

Travel Required: Yes - Occasionally

Relocation Accommodation: Yes - Assistance Available

Approximate Start Date: Upon Suitable Candidate Selection

Posting Close: Upon Suitable Candidate Selection

TRISTAR is seeking a Program Manager for our upcoming government customer in Crane, IN

Position Description:

The 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 PM or Deputy PM with Navy Seaport Contracts
• 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 and Logistics contracts highly desirable
• PMP Certification desirable

Education and Certifications:

• BA or BS degree

COVID Policy: TRISTAR does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed in accordance with contract when work is performed at a customer site.

TRISTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without rega