We are seeking a talented program manager to join our team that supports U.S. defense and intelligence community partners. We are developing the next generation of signal and image processing software, building on our 75+ year history on the cutting edge in the radar and electro-optical fields. These teams have received numerous patents and developed revolutionary and exquisite technologies throughout our history that is continuing with our current work.
We are seeking a Control Account Manager to support Earned Value Management oversight of one of our most critical and largest programs. In this role, you will support the Program Manager by overseeing the budget and schedule for part of the program and coordinate with our technical teams on the delivery of that work. This role provides opportunities to learn about radar phenomenology, program execution, and customer interaction and is well-suited to an experienced program manager who has overseen smaller programs or an individual seeking program management experience.
By joining our team, you will be part of teams building innovative software solutions using mathematical solutions to support users in the defense and intelligence communities. Your strong program management skills and passion for innovation will be instrumental in supporting our customers and their missions to keep us safe.
The team is primarily based in Ypsilanti, Michigan with qualified applicants in Ypsilanti or Herndon, VA encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates can work in that location or out of our Herndon, VA facility where we have other team members already working. This work requires candidates to be a US citizen holding a Top Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities:
In this position, you will be responsible for:
- Manage the cost and schedule for work within the assigned control account
- Identify and communicate gaps across team and coordinate cross-team dependencies with technical leadership
- Work with Earned Value Analyst to report cost and schedule variances to customer by reviewing spreadsheets and tools such as Jira and explain root causes of variances, identify the impact of the variance on the program, and identify any corrective actions
- Communicate with technical leadership to understand plans and how individual technical teams’ work integrates with the program
- Participate in customer meetings, including preparing material and presenting information related to the control account
- Update control account staffing plans in planning tools and review timecards for proper charging
Basic Qualifications:
- Current/active TS clearance.
- Work full-time on-site.
- Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate both technical and financial information at an executive level.
- Experience in presenting in a customer setting.
- Must be willing to work on-site.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management.
- Work in formal software development methodologies (Agile).
- Desire to learn and tackle some of the nation’s most challenging software issues.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, primarily Excel.
Location:
Ypsilanti, Michigan is artistic, genuine, and original. A college town and city located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti is all about community and making families new to the area feel right at home. From educational opportunities and local museums for all ages, to accessible healthcare and transportation it’s a wonderful location. It’s well known for its historical museums, parks, and historic districts as well as home to Eastern Michigan University. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University also are great institutions! Ann Arbor is close by and has many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. With so many thriving communities nearby, Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
- Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
- 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
- 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
- 13 paid holidays
- Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
- Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
- Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
- 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
EHS/Environmental Requirements:
This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.
ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:
This position requires an active US Government Security Clearance.
Visa Restrictions:
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.
ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
