Sr Manager Federal Programs – Monroe, LA

Monroe, Louisiana
Lumen

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The Role

The Senior Manager Federal Programs is responsible for and accountable to the Senior Director of Federal Programs for all planning and execution tasks for MeshONE and other assigned programs and projects. The incumbent is named as a Key Personnel on the MeshONE program which is a spiral development network program in support of the US Space Force. The position ensures the full spectrum of program management tasks are executed. Provides leadership and guidance to matrixed staff and implementation teams to ensure all program activities and projects perform to cost and schedule. Ensures timely escalation of issues as required. Ensures development, accuracy, and timely delivery of all contract deliverables. Creates an integrated master schedule for the program, obtains quotes, and orders required materials and services in SAP. Directs the activities of contractors and matrixed staff to implement and sustain all awarded services. The position is also responsible for program planning and development of supporting content and cost information for proposals. Incumbent works closely with the Director of the Lumen Innovation Center to track and assist with managing numerous other spiral development and proof of concept projects involving new and emerging technologies and concepts.

The Main Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, coordination, and implementation of all program requirements
• Coordinate/collaborate closely with the customer using a holistic approach to continue development and enhancement of the program and services
• Communicate policies, purposes, and goals of the program to matrixed staff and subordinates
• Facilitate forward progress of various DOD projects in development in the Lumen Innovation Center and transition successful projects to the Program Management Organization
• Review and assist in the development of Request for Engineering Change Proposals, Request for Proposals, Statements of Work, and Request for Information to ensure responses are compliant and competitive
• Compile data and present comprehensive program reviews to internal and external customers to include presentations to internal and external executive level leadership
• Understand Government contracting requirements and ensure contract deliverable line items are met
• Manage complex spend plans and ensure all aspects of the program are operating within established budgets
• Assess and mitigate operational risks and issues and escalate as required
• Develop and implement methodologies, procedures and systems to manage quality and measure program success

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Strong communications and interpersonal skills required for engaging front line vendor, customer, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to effectively present project status to the customer, to include technology initiatives in various forms
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix team environment and contribute to overall team success through cooperation and collaboration
• Ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team
• Ability to adapt to change and effectively solve for solutions and alternatives in a fast-paced fluid development environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree and at least 7 years experience leading teams or managing programs and projects
• General job experience that includes consistently increasing levels of leadership and scope of responsibilities overseeing technical projects and management
• Specialized experience which includes: demonstrated ability to provide guidance and direction, proven expertise in the management and control of funds and resources, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks

Security Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Must maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information (applicants selected will be subject to a government security re-investigation)

Other Requirements

• Some travel required

What to Expect Next Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.

Requisition #: 242862

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Disclaimer
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