Senior Program Manager

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years of Project/Program Management experience
DoD Clearance Requirement: Secret
Self-starter with professional writing and communication skills
Candidate must possess strong computer skills and must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Establishing timelines for both quick-turn and longer-term projects, and tracking progress through completion
Drafting correspondence on behalf of SES/GO-equivalent for wide distribution to key mission stakeholders at tactical and strategic levels
Planning/executing initiatives and special projects to realize vision the Director’s vision for the DFR&S organization and mission
Planning/executing special events, as well as hosting Distinguished Visitors, to include members of Congress, as well as senior ranking US and foreign military officers/equivalents
Using Microsoft Office suite of applications/tools to develop and publish products for senior executive review, coordination and approval
Preparing senior leader(s) for meetings and engagements, ensuring all relevant information is conveyed and fully understood to support discussions and decision-making
Travel: Occasional travel required (10-15%) to Arlington, VA, Fort Worth, TX, and other F-35 acquisition and operations locations may be required.

Practical and demonstrated program management skills with emphasis on communication with senior leader and stakeholder engagement
Working with geographically dispersed teams to produce documents and presentations for senior executive and stakeholder consumption
Developing and executing project/program plans from tasking through completion using common PM tools and practices
Problem solving
Critical and Creative Thinking
Multi-Tasking
Experience working in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, or other DoD organization
Level II DAWIA certification in Program Management and/or PMP certification