Program Manager (DoD Critical Technologies Research) - TS/SCI Clearance

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the top 100 employee-owned companies in the United States. Employer Ownership means, that at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, we treat each other with respect. Every member of our team has a vested interest and benefits from MISSION SUCCESS. We all have the same goals - particularly in service to our nation's War Fighters; providing, team-focused, mission-essential support in challenging environments. Being truly effective means pushing beyond basic requirements. We build skilled and committed teams of experts. We conduct our work with a sense of purpose; loyal to the mission, our clients, each other and to the long-term success of the company.

WANTED: Experienced Task Order Program Manager with a current and active TS/SCI clearance, and with demonstrated experience in Research, Engineering and Development efforts for defense organizations. We are building our OUSD (R&E) mission engineering team! The work will be located in National Capital Region.

As the Program Manager you will:

• Lead a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled DOD research, engineering and development professionals.
• Develop relationships with customers across the DoD R&E community.
• Find the right talent to support highly technical studies and analysis in support of the DoD's most pressing technology research areas
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!

A week in the life of the Program Manager:

• Develop strategic solutions to guiding and managing DoD technology communities.
• Create high performance teams to support applied and emerging research and transition into the hands of the nation's warfighter community.
• Act as the single point of contact to manage all programmatic matters of task order and managing the day-to-day operation of the task order.
• Serve in a supervisory capacity in planning, developing, and executing major research, engineering, and development efforts for defense organizations.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, initiative, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems.
• Drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field
• 15 years relevant experience in engineering, research and development effort for DoD organizations.
• Project Management experience
• Must have a current and active TS/SCI.
• Experience tracking task order efforts to rapidly identify and resolve potential and new problems.
• Experience identifying and resolving administrative and contractual issues related to a support services contract.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Our employee-owners are encouraged to make a difference, implement new ideas in a collaborative environment, and focus on mission critical success. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Join us!

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary/hourly range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.