Program Manger (APOGEE)

Program Manager

At Celestar, a B&A Company, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers who combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients and with each other as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

Celestar, a B&A Company, is looking for a Program Manager to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting…

Responsibilities

• The PM will have complete oversight and administrative control over the entire contract workforce and will serve as the senior-level liaison between the Contractor and Government, working directly with the Contracting Officer, COR/ACOR, and TTMs to ensure all requirements are met under the terms of the contract.
• The PM shall actively participate in specified meetings, briefings, conferences, seminars, progress reviews, and other functions/events as deemed appropriate by the COR/ ACOR.
• This participation may include providing management, technical, cost, or schedule information, as well as other advice and assistance, to the Contracting Officer/COR/ACOR/TTM.
• Ensure all approved tasks/projects are planned, coordinated, and communicated with Government personnel as appropriate. 
• Ensure all approved tasks/projects are delivered in accordance with the Government-approved priorities, schedule, and budget. 
• Provide continuous status updates for all approved tasks/projects, including deviations and remediation strategies. 
• Ensure all task/project information is reported and tracked, and that the Government shall have complete, unfettered access to all data in the database.
• Shall furnish and create reports as required 
• Provide an annual report highlighting the status of the overall Task Order. 
• Expert knowledge of the intelligence cycle and the analytical process that acts on collection to produce information for intelligence databases and products.
• Knowledge of intelligence oversight and security guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills in order to effectively interface with senior military officials, managers, and subordinates.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Superior understanding of DoD Intelligence processes, activities, standards, and available analytic tools with general understanding of GEOINT operations.
• Knowledge of and experience in planning and executing technical studies and reports for computer systems and computer networks.
• Knowledge of and experience with Irregular Warfare concepts and operations.

Education and Experience

• Certification as a Program Management Professional (or equivalent)
• MA or MS degree in Business, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years of management experience, including 10 years of supervisory experience on US Army or DoD programs and projects that provided expert intelligence analysis services OR BA/BS degree in Business, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 15 years of management experience, including 10 years of supervisory experience on US Army or DoD programs and projects that provided expert intelligence analysis services

Security Clearance

•  Active TS/SCI (within the last 5 years) 

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Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.