Director, Senior (Army And Space)

Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.
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The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of a Director - Senior, providing support to the Executive VP.
The Location: Huntsville, AL
The Work Environment: Remote
The Description:
The Senior Director will work closely with the Executive VP to develop and direct the strategic and long-range goals of the organization. Actively participate in proposal development (proposal writing, editing, illustration, production efforts, etc.) from assignment and receipt of RFP, through delivery and receipt by the customer. Provide Program Management functions to ensure contract compliance and customer satisfaction for a variety of contracts supporting Army and DoD space and missile defense operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Participates in the hiring and training of departmental staff and support personnel.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Acts as the Program Manager for U.S Army Space Command, Missile Defense Agency, and National Capitol Region (NCR) Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) contracts/subcontracts, which includes managing the AM Pierce personnel supporting the contract activities and operations.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the day-to-day operation of the company business requirements which include recruitment of skilled professionals, performance appraisals, career counseling, customer visits and marketing research activities to grow the business.
• Coordinate the operation of departments to confirm that assigned programs are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Provide guidance to Program/Project and Tasks Leads.
• Develop staff to the next level by ensuring assigned staff fully understand projects, providing effective feedback to staff identifying and promoting growth opportunities for all staff.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and problem resolution.
• Provide feedback, advice and back up as needed to other members of the AM Pierce leadership and staff to ensure all employee are adequately prepared to effectively accomplish assigned tasks.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, offering ideas, insights and recommendations on firm policies, staffing, customer service, new business and other topics that ultimately impact the overall quality of the Company.
• Manage all aspects of proposal development (proposal writing, editing, illustration, production efforts, etc.) from assignment and receipt of RFP, through delivery and receipt by the customer.
• Analyze solicitations (RFP, RFQ, RFI, etc.) in conjunction with other customer requirements and communications and determine final document structure.
• Prepare detailed proposal plans, Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), Trip Reports, White Papers, Briefings and other CDRL items, as required.
• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization.

Education & Experience:

• Active DoD Top-Secret/SCI Clearance, required.
• Master's Degree, desired
  • ALLOWABLE SUBSITIUTIONS:
    • Bachelor's Degree with addition years of relevant work experience.
  • Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in program management roles, including leading geographically dispersed and technically diverse teams to successful delivery on complex programs.
  • Ten (10) or more years of experience in developing and executing business strategies to achieve successful, quality growth.
  • Experience with analyzing and executing capture plans for system development, engineering, and integration efforts, including leading the business development life cycle from opportunity identification to proposal development.
  • Knowledge of NORAD and USNORTHCOM, USSTRATCOM, Missile Defense Agency, and US Army Space Command missions and functions.
  • Knowledge of DoD government contracts, acquisition, and proposal process.
  • Experience with AWS or similar CI/CD and web hosting technologies.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodology.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to develop and communicate the organization's mission and vision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with government agencies, community leaders, and the public.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Travel:

• The employee will be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. Both CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, Full or Part-time status, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.
AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning Affirmative action and workplace equal opportunity. In further detail, AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not discriminate in employment decisions (to include applicants and employees) based on race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, takes affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not take adverse employment actions against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or the pay of their co-workers.
If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position with AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, through its online applicant system, please contact AM Pierce & Associates Human Resources Department at (240) 718-3800 or email us at .
If your background meets the qualifications of the position, please submit your resume and salary requirements to careers@ampierce.com or submit an application online at or .
AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, verifies employment eligibility through E-Verify.
This is a non-management position.