Program Manager

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

Job purpose

The Program Manager leads contract execution for CDET distance education programs and regional campuses, serves as the primary interface with the Government, and ensures work is planned, staffed, monitored, and delivered in accordance with contract requirements.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage the execution of CDET programs.
• Coordinate scheduling of seminars with the RDs and CDET staff.
• Review all invoices for accuracy and on-time submittal.
• Maintain weekly contact with the COR regarding overall contract execution and Government satisfaction.
• Conduct a minimum of one Quality Control (QC) visit to each regional site annually.
• Provide a Monthly Status Report.
• Participate in the CDET mid-year review held at a regional location.
• Conduct monthly Program Management status review with the COR and report on the overall program status and the status of each region.
• Manage and track requests for Common Access Card (CAC) cards for Contractor personnel.
• Attend the annual CDET Faculty workshop at Quantico VA, which is normally for five consecutive days in the summer months.

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Former Marine with 20+ years' experience desired.
• A Bachelor's degree and eight (8) additional years' experience, may be substituted if the professional lacks a Master's degree.

Education

• Master's degree is required. A Master's degree from an accredited school in the area of Project Management, Information Management, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or Management is preferred.

Years of Relative Work Experience:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience managing and supervising projects with multiple personnel, including remote personnel, scheduling, and reporting.
• At least fourteen (14) years of project management and supervision experience, including remote-personnel management, scheduling, and reporting, is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing Professional Military Education programs delivered to students.
• Experience managing Professional Military Education programs delivered to students worldwide is preferred.

Clearance:

• Minimum Tier 1 background investigation and Government-access eligibility are required; an active Secret clearance is required before supporting classified events or tasks.