Job Description

At Alion, we believe our strength depends on hiring the best and brightest talent in the market to join our team. Our people work together doing what they love for a mission that’s bigger than just the bottom line. If you get excited about inventing new solutions or analyzing and solving real problems, then check out our challenging and exciting career opportunities.

The Program Manager is responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program, or multiple programs, through subordinate program/project managers, in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines. Acquires follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and supports new business development by leading major proposals personally, or through subordinate program/project managers.  Manages a directorate within a division. Has supervisory and developmental responsibilities within a functional area. The program director manages one or more projects or programs, may manage an operating office and supervises professional and technical personnel performing in their customary disciplines. Maintains aggressive efforts to achieve objectives. Acts as a technical liaison with vendors. Trains and supervises personnel. Assists in proposal process and coordinates with Pricing Department when required. Responsible for all phases of the program budget. Performs analysis for contract reviews with various software. Develops Quality Assurance Programs for all products and services. Prepare Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. May be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff. Assign staff and provide technical direction as necessary to complete task. Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance. Develop and deliver required contract, departmental, project and/or financial reports.

Represents the project as prime internal and external contact.  Conducts briefings and technical meetings for senior customer management.  Interacts with peer managers concerning matters of significance.

Exerts influence in developing overall project objectives to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget. 

Ensures adherence to Alion administrative policies and procedures, human resource policies and practices as applicable, and contracts administration procedures that support the programs of Alion, and ensures that the contract is administered to protect Alion's interest and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience

Security Clearance: Top Secret SCI Eligible

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas: Business, Management, Humant Relations, Engineering, Computer Science or Systems Engineering, and 8 plus years’ experience in project/program development.  May substitute 15 years of experience (Contract Management and or US Military Command and Control professional in lieu of a degree.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work and provide leadership in a matrix organization environment where software developers, technical analysts and other team members are provided as resources from a different part of the organization.
• Strong familiarity with DoD/USAF Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS) and Command and Control Concepts, Systems and Concepts of Employment
• Experience with Foriegn Military Sales Highly Desired
• Experience working with foriegn National team members, and working in CENTCOM AOR highly desired.
• Ability to be effective on site with a customer program team.
• Familiar with concepts related to Portfolio Management (PfM), Governance and Investment Control.
• Knowledge and experience with Business system programs, to include IT, financial, ERP and other data-driven systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Effective organizational skills.