Program Manager

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

• We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to manage a TRISTAR Team and subcontractors in support of Navy programs
• The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will have experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner
• 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 of TRISTAR and subcontract partners
• Knowledge of effective management strategies
• Ability to interface with 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
• Ability to work in coordination with Contracts department to address and resolve any issues on contract
• Generate and Monitor workload schedules on projects
• Reports periodically or as required by the contract) funding status, including projected expenditure rates

• Experience as PM or Deputy PM with Navy 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
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• 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, HR, Logistics or Facilities contracts
• PMP Certification

Education and/or Certification

• BS/BA in management or a relevant field

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is a professional services company supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions. Founded in March 1995, TRISTAR has built an employee-focused collaborative environment enabling our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet mission critical challenges.

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 regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.