Program Director

Overview

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities

Arcfield is looking for a person who manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Often heads one or more sections or a small department. Selects and hires candidates for management positions within department, conducts performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff. Is responsible for the development of departmental policies. The functional activities will be the most complex and decisions will have a major impact on business operations for the entire directorate and throughout the company. Other duties include:

• 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.
• Prepares 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.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Must possess and maintain an Active Secret clearance and have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS clearance.
• BS+ 16-18 years of experience, MS 14+ years of experience, PhD 10+ years of experience
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible leadership with P&L Leadership experience for a portfolio of programs
• Excellent business acumen; strong understanding of federal procurement, contracting, and financial rules and regulations
• Ability to develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities within targeted NRL accounts, and a strong understanding of the technology trends, needs, and buying habits of the customer
• Ability to forecast client needs and propose solutions that meet their needs while profitably growing our business
• Possess superior people skills, and building a positive work culture and environment, and interact effectively with employees and all levels of management
• Development of growth strategies with proven ability to partner with growth professionals to build constructive relationships with key customers, and shape and capture business opportunities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage short suspense’s, and build consensus
  
  

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated experience with Naval Research Labs with knowledge of organizational structure and research priorities
• Project Management Professional (PMP), or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 3 certification in Program Management
• Support, contribute, and in some cases lead, development and execution of comprehensive capture plans leveraging internal capture processes and tools
  
  

EEO Statement

EEO

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.