Program Manager

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Program Manager to provide support for our potential government customer located in Fort Sam Houston, TX.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for providing program management expertise to support day to day operations within the Division portfolio, to include applying acquisition and program management principles, and expertise to guide program and project accomplishment through the various phases of the research acquisition lifecycle.

• Follow in-place, and help develop administrative and monitoring support tools as required to perform daily operations associated with establishment, maintenance and oversight of research projects.

• Participate and provide guidance in the development of strategic and tactical acquisition planning, by defining the scope, cost, schedule, and performance parameters necessary to successfully complete projects within the Division.

• Demonstrate capability to collect, analyze and appraise acquisition data required to draw conclusions, and work with the project/program managers to devise solutions to problems relating to improvement of acquisition effectiveness and compliance.

• Possess and/or engage in learning defense acquisition and research policies and regulations and recommend appropriate action consistent with those guidelines.

• Proofread and edit project plans, research proposals, and data collected by program management team and/or support staff members for accuracy and consistency.

• Identify and document programmatic risks using expert judgment and historical data, and implement approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate and minimize the impact of project risk.

• Assist with all necessary contracting activities required to support project contract awards within the portfolio. This shall include assisting with the preparation of a statement of work with key input from the Government and supporting documents for Request for Proposal release, and ensuring the necessary controls are in place to monitor the contract once awarded.

• Design, implement and assist with contractual and financial of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist.

• Utilize financial/programming data systems to retrieve, process, and synthesize information, generate reports to support analysis, and document requirements for additional system capabilities.

• Be/become familiar with financial systems including the Comprehensive Cost and Requirement (CCAR) System.

• Perform budget tasks and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding.

• Provide technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on a wide range of research management issues.

• Speak on behalf of the organization at the executive levels within the Government and to contract/industry representatives.

• If requested, participate in portfolio reviews, conferences, and meetings to deliver presentations on program requirements, advocate program objectives, status, accomplishments, challenges encountered and anticipated, and collaborations within and outside of the 711th Human Performance Wing.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft software programs which include Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project. Additionally, they will need to be able to acquire competency in program management and government business applications to support the expansion of electronic products required for project reporting and management delivered to Major Commands, management officials and identified program/project stakeholders (Semi-Annual Reviews, Quarterly and Ad Hoc Status Reports, and Program Management Reviews).

• Other duties as needed.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Possess a minimum of Bachelor's degree.

• Must have prior U.S. Military experience to be considered for this role

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years of Research or Laboratory Management experience.

• At least 1 year of demonstrated experience in Air Force Program/Project Management.

• Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Currently possessing a Secret Clearance.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be U.S. Citizen

• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance

The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. The Alakaina Foundation FOCs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, Kapili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which include providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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