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Description
This is a Project Manager position in support of the Department of State (DoS) Vanguard Program, Global Tactical Communications (GTC) Radio Program. The Project Manager is responsible for management of operations and projects comprising the Network Technology (NT), GTC Radio Program.
This role requires travel of 50%, depending on world events.
Description of Duties:
- Manage the performance and delivery of technical support services in accordance with the Vanguard 2.2.1 contract.
- Conduct project management functions, including analysis of cost, schedule, and scope related to the delivery of Radio services, including the prioritization of technical efforts, and coordination with technical managers to ensure customer satisfaction in a performance-based contracting environment.
- Monitor and develop systems, processes and methodologies as specified to ensure effective control and support of service delivery.
- Manage overseas staffing and project planning for delivery of O&M Radio Services.
- Provide technical leadership for Radio services, equipment, and support.
- Manage personnel travel schedules.
- Interface daily with the government Project Managers, branch chiefs, and DoS personnel.
- Develop and maintain effective and efficient working relationships with the customer.
- Represent the Vanguard 2.2.1 NT/GTC Radio Program in daily interaction with the Services staff.
- Manage development, quality, and delivery of all project documents.
- Manage preparation of all project reports and deliverables.
- Perform project risk analysis, risk reduction and mitigation. The Project Manager is responsible for coordination and mitigation activities between the Radio Program PM and customer in support of high and medium risk events and related activities.
- Manage identification and collection of performance metrics in accordance with Service Level Agreements and other performance reports. Ensure SLAs are achieved, and client expectations are met.
Qualifications
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree and ten years (10) years or more experience; masters and eight (8) years; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
- Five (5) years of Radio Technician experience or Radio knowledge.
- Experience managing complex IT service delivery and projects.
- Proven people management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Required Clearance:
- US Citizenship.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Top Secret may be required once onboard. Eligibility for a Top Secret clearance is required.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Overview
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