Program/Project Manager
VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking a Program/Project Manager to support engineering and technical services for Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E). A hybrid work environment with some required on-site support is authorized. The Program/Project Manager will serve as a leader responsible for the overall execution, coordination, and performance of task order activities, ensuring delivery of engineering, design, and test support services in accordance with contract requirements. This role functions as the primary interface between Government stakeholders and contractor personnel, providing leadership, oversight, and accountability across all program activities.
Responsibilities
Provide program leadership and execution management for LBES/LBTS efforts, including:
Lead and manage all technical and programmatic aspects of task execution, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, performance objectives, and Government priorities
Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for Government representatives, including:
Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
Program Office stakeholders
Technical leads and engineering teams
Plan, direct, and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, structural, and configuration management personnel, to ensure integrated execution of design, installation, and test activities
Develop and maintain program management artifacts, including:
Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
Staffing plans and resource allocation strategies
Monitor and control program performance, including:
Cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics
Tracking and reporting of program status, risks, and issues
Ensuring compliance with contract deliverables and milestones
Lead and support program reviews and milestone events, including:
Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR)
Integrated Test Readiness Reviews (ITRR)
Program status reviews and technical briefings
Identify, manage, and mitigate program risks, ensuring timely resolution of issues impacting performance, schedule, or cost
Coordinate with Government and contractor teams to ensure:
Alignment between design, engineering, and field execution
Effective communication and resolution of technical and programmatic challenges
Provide oversight of deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Program/Project Manager
Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in program or project management supporting engineering, technical, or DoD programs. Five (5) years of experience in test site specific design program/project management.
Demonstrated experience managing:
Multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Engineering design, integration, and test activities
Experience supporting programs involving test and evaluation, system integration, or technical program execution
Required Skills
Proven ability to lead and manage complex technical programs involving multiple stakeholders and engineering disciplines
Strong knowledge of program management principles, including:
Cost, schedule, and performance management
Risk and issue identification and mitigation
Experience developing and maintaining:
Program schedules and task tracking tools
Technical reports, briefings, and program documentation
Familiarity with:
Engineering lifecycle processes and design review milestones
Government contract execution environments
Strong communication and leadership skills, including:
Coordination with Government stakeholders
Technical presentations and briefings
Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.
To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at: www.vistatsi.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans Employer.