Program Manager with Security Clearance

ABSC is actively seeking a Program Manager to provide program and operations support to the Army Research and Technology Protection Center (ARTPC). The selected candidate reports to the Government-s Operations Officer and is responsible for managing daily, weekly, and monthly operational tasks, ensuring the seamless execution of recurring functions, and supporting ARTPC leadership with critical operational and administrative activities. The selected candidate also reports to the ABSC-s Executive Vice President of Programs and will play a critical role in overseeing project execution, ensuring efficient team coordination, and maintaining compliance with customer requirements. If you are ready to join ABSC in protecting the advanced technology that will form the heart of the Army-s future fighting force, apply today! Key Responsibilities: * Estimates at Completion: Work closely with the finance team to develop and maintain accurate project estimates, ensuring that financial forecasts align with project goals and timelines. * Customer Deliverables: Oversee the delivery of high-quality outputs to customers, ensuring that all deliverables meet the agreed-upon specifications and standards. * Invoicing Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the invoicing process, ensuring timely and accurate submission of invoices in compliance with contractual requirements and financial policies. * Team Management: Lead and manage project team members, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring that each team member is effectively contributing to the project. * Timekeeping Management: Manage timekeeping through Deltek systems, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of team hours and project expenses. * PM Assessments: Conduct monthly project management assessments to evaluate the progress, performance, and alignment with objectives, adjusting as necessary. * Risk and Opportunity Management: Identify, assess, and respond to project risks and opportunities, ensuring that potential issues are addressed proactively to minimize impact on the project. * Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building: Engage with stakeholders at all levels, building strong relationships and ensuring ongoing support and commitment to the project. * Corporate Participation: Play a key role in supporting monthly and quarterly business reviews (remote and in person at ABSC HQ in McLean, VA), providing insights and updates on project status, achievements, and challenges. Participate in and contribute to ad hoc corporate meetings (remote and in person at ABSC HQ in McLean, VA), ensuring that project perspectives are represented and integrated into broader company strategies. Technical Oversight of the Operations Team: * Provide guidance and leadership for the Operations Team, ensuring alignment with ARTPC objectives. * Oversee recurring operational tasks, ensuring timely execution and quality control. * Support coordination efforts with ARTPC leadership and other stakeholders. Database Management: * Oversee and ensure accuracy in ARTPC database operations, including quality control checks for Research and Technology Protection (RTP) memorandums and training data. * Support metrics reporting requirements, including compiling and posting key performance data. * Manage archival and record-keeping functions for leader meeting materials and operational reports. Operations Management & Support: * Manage recurring task execution, including tracking, reporting, and administrative support. * Oversee the maintenance of organizational charts, seating charts, and emergency contact rosters. * Coordinate training reports and ensure accurate reporting of ARTPC performance data. * Supervise the tracking of ARTPC memos, Task Management Tool (TMT) coordination, and other administrative functions. Graphics & Training Materials: * Oversee the creation and maintenance of graphics-related materials, ensuring compliance with ARTPC branding and Public Affairs Office (PAO) requirements. * Coordinate with graphics specialists to manage SharePoint access and update training materials as needed. * Ensure all materials used for leader meetings and briefings are up to date and visually effective. Qualifications & Requirements: * Active TS/SCI security clearance * Bachelor's Degree plus 6 years' relevant operations experience * Experience as a Non-Commissioned Officer E-6 or higher OR experience supporting an S-3 shop or Army Battalion operations * Familiarity with U.S. Army Processes, Acquisitions, and Organizational Structure * Familiarity with U.S. Army Order of Battle * Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to take ownership of tasks, drive them to completion, and deliver results on schedule with minimal supervision. * Excellent writing skills * Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with ARTPC leadership and team members. * Ability to create and maintain operational reports, presentations, and training materials. * Ability and willingness to obtain the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification within six (6) months. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience briefing senior leaders and decision-makers * Familiarity with SharePoint, TMT, and database management tools. * Knowledge of data analytics, reporting tools, and database management best practices. Who we are: ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers- driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas. Some of our benefits include: * 4 weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays * Retirement Planning - 401k Fully Vested with Match * Tuition Assistance Program - Annual contributions to help you pay down your loans * Annual Health and Wellness Allowance - buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us * Career Development - 5,250 Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training * Volunteer Time Off - Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice * Charitable Match - ABSC matches up to $250 of an employee-s donation to a qualifying charity * Paid Parental Leave -Employees receive 3 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% pay * Referral Program - We pay for internal and external referrals! * LOV Awards - Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don-t need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program! *ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! * Absolute Business Solutions Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters ; If you-d like to view a copy of the company-s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email . 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