Junior Program Manager - JANUS Research Group

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Target salary range: [$92,000.00 - $100,000.00]. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Objective:

Provide the project control and contract administration necessary to manage a high volume, multiple task processes for a large, diversified team. While keeping the cost, schedule, and quality requirements tracked and communicated to the Government and ultimately attained.  Provide real-time monitoring of status/deliverables, tracking the quality of work products, and gauging overall customer satisfaction. Meet the above requirements through development and thorough execution of a comprehensive Program Management Plan.

Job Description:

• Responsible for the structured coordination of planning and execution of product releases across specifically assigned cross functional teams;
• Facilitate an environment allowing the cross-functional team to deliver projects to meet established goals objectives;
• Oversee the completion of all aspects of projects; develop and adhere to master plans schedules;
• Implement a variety of tools, concepts, practices, and procedures to effectively manage projects;
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, are consistent; and satisfy both external and internal requirements;
• Ensure programs remain on budget and communicate budget/funding concerns to internal and external leadership;
• Develop project/program proposals;
• Communicate project/program requirements to gain management support;
• Identify possible improvements in the work process for customers;
• Pursue a program of self-development using selected reading, seminars, or participation in continuing education;
• Additional duties as assigned.

Employment Status:

Full-time (40 hours per week). Salaried. Exempt.

Qualifications:

• Must have active Secret security clearance;
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field or Business Administration;
• Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in project management;
• Demonstrated experience managing projects with 20+ personnel;
• Demonstrated experience supporting Dept. of the Navy and/or Dept. of Defense programs;
• Demonstrated experience performing cost estimates associated with Level of Effort (LOE); scope of work and associated requirements;
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple Technical Instructions (TIs);
• Demonstrated experience completing projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline;
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Agile Methodologies during program execution;
• PMP Certification preferred;
• Demonstrated experience supporting US Navy Commands such as USFFC, PMS 312, PMS 339, NAVFAC, and PEO MLB;
• Demonstrated experience of FARS/DFARS;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Demonstrated experience supporting programs associated with Software Development;
• Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.