Program Manager- Top Secret Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Manager responsible for implementing, managing and controlling all program directives related to the entire lifecycle of multiple projects within the NIWC-PAC program. This role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO.

Must have active Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for running multiple projects within a given customer base or functional/technical area.
• Serves as a focal point and provides program management guidance and expert support for assigned contracts.
• Responsible for overall assignment of work, management of personnel, financial budgets, as well as all operations and technical aspects for the successful completion of the contracts/program requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all contractual requirements. Serves as primary point-of-contact with government contract staff for reporting project status. Ensures timely response for all communications and deliverables.
• May serve as the primary point-of-contact with the government's contracting officer (CO/KO).
• Ensures responsiveness and may participate in negotiations of submitted proposals with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Provides expert consulting on project strategy, project management methodologies, and the creation of high-level briefing materials. Organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and production of all contract-related projects and support activities including those of subcontractors.
• Ensures program goals and objectives are set and that all related program responsibilities/projects are assigned, completed on-time, at the highest quality and within budget.
• Monitors progress and resolve any identified issues affecting successful project/program completion.
• Demonstrates knowledge of contract analysis, contract compliance, document management, quality control, and records management.
• Oversees the development of project management tools such as work breakdown structures, project management plans, financial management tools, risk management plans, change management plans and other PM tools to assist in analyzing problems and making recommendations. Makes certain that results are documented and tracked.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Develops program management competencies through training and coaching. Provides guidance to Project Managers (any levels) and possibly project coordinators. Acts as an advisor to program areas regarding projects, deliveries and operations.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and apply comprehensive solutions to client requirements/issues and to work with a wide range of government departments having diverse business needs, interests, expectations and requirements.
• Effectively implements "best-in-class" concepts/principles within the areas of planning, scheduling, budgeting and operations for successful achievement of project goals and objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required and ten 10 years of relevant project management experience or equivalent combination of education/experience. Masters preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

• Two to five years (2-5) years of program management experience preferred.

• Ten (10) years of government contracting experience preferred.

Compensation:

$150,000k -160,000k**depending on experience and degree**

Full Benefits -Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on 7/21/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Key words: PM, program manager, project manager, PMP, program management professional, co springs, CO, Colorado springs, Colorado, leadership, communication, Agile or Waterfall, Jira, MS Project, Leadership, Leading teams, motivating, guiding, Communication, written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, Collaboration, cross-functional teams, Stakeholder Management, Managing relationships, stakeholders, Change Management, Implementing, managing organizational change, Risk Management, Identifying, assessing, mitigating potential risks, Budget Management, budgets effectively, Project Planning, Develop, project plans, Problem-solving, identifying and resolving issues, Strategic Planning, Developing, executing strategic plans, Analytical Thinking, Analyzing data, informed decisions, Time Management, deadlines, Negotiation, project goals.

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