Program/Product Manager
Springfield, VA, United States
Overview:
Program/Product Manager
Springfield, VA
TS/SCI REQUIRED
These positions provide advice and assist services to GEOINT Services Office in project and transition management activities, following DoD management processes and principles. In addition to traditional project/transition management, the position requires an in-depth knowledge of systems engineering and software development techniques and principles.
Responsibilities:
Support the coordination fielding of the GEOINT Services Office projects through scheduling of activities, delivery of hardware and software, documentation, and ensuring all logistic activities are in place.
Provide advice and support to manage the program throughout the life-cycle including cost, schedule, and performance.
Support research and preparation of read-aheads for Directors, Deputy Directors, and Deputy Program Managers industry engagements.
Assist in the development and evolution of GEOINT Services workflow Framework Model processes.
Support the coordination with customers to prepare sites to receive project/segment to include: conducting site surveys; deployment scheduling; developing transition documents; and coordinating training, site testing, security, and O&M activities.
Prepare and review draft documentation, following standard project management processes.
Monitor project/segment development to maintain knowledge of current status by attending program reviews, monitoring testing, and monitoring schedules.
Support program budget development activities across acquisition and in coordination with other Key Components.
Provide technical engineering advice and assistance for all matters related to resources managed within GEOINT Services Office and related programs.
Qualifications:
Required:
Related specialized experience in System Integration, System Engineering, Acquisition and/or Project Management experience.
Networking skills working with customers, stakeholders, program personell, and vendors.
Asset management skills, understanding of security accreditation, user support and training, hardware configuration and scripting, and creative ideas for managing audits, purchases and remote troubleshooting.
Bachelors degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated experience in geospatially-related technology forecasting.
Desired:
Project Management experience, with significant TECHNICAL project management experience.
Acquisition experience, with knowledge and experience in agile lifecycle acquisition.
Software Product Management experience.
Experience performing system engineering/system integration on NGA systems or Mission Partner systems.
Experience as a task/project lead.
Understanding of the geospatial intelligence mission and its contributions to the IC, DOD, and non-DoD missions.
Understanding of NGA Readiness process.
Familiarity and practical application with NGA and GEOINT Services Office systems architecture component and processes and specific to the enduring activity/projects.
DAWIA Level III/II certification in Program Management or equivalent (i.e. PMP).
Familiar with NGA acquisition planning processes and emerging geospatial technologies and standards.
Experience using design thinking (human centered design) techniques and tools to reframe thinking, define user problems and identify opportunities (BMC, Context Map, CJM).
Program management and leadership experience.
Risk and schedule management experience.