Senior Program Manager, O&M&S with Security Clearance

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Job description

ASRC Federal Systems Solutions, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Program Manager in anticipation of favorable award of an upcoming contract in the Beltsville, MD area. Program Overview: The Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (O&M&S) program supports a range of advanced technology networks and infrastructure essential to high-priority missions in aerospace and defense. These networks provide critical communication, data transport, and tracking services for both government and commercial clients involved in complex mission operations. The program ensures the seamless integration and operation of sophisticated ground-based and space-based systems, contributing to mission success and ongoing modernization efforts. Manage the contract team and subcontractors, ensuring the successful delivery of the O&M&S program objectives. Provide oversight of complex, high-performance systems that support critical mission communications, data processing, and system sustainment. Lead efforts to ensure operational security, system reliability, and efficiency, while also supporting future enhancements and commercial innovations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large technical teams, an understanding of mission-critical system operations, and the ability to navigate complex program requirements. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the lifecycle management of the O&M&S program, ensuring secure and reliable operations of various technical systems used in mission-critical applications. Lead a multidisciplinary team, managing key program functions such as system monitoring, service orchestration, and data transport to ensure operational continuity and success. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet performance goals, including system uptime, reliability, and operational availability. Manage the operations of communication and tracking systems that support various high-priority missions, ensuring compliance with all program requirements. Ensure adherence to safety standards, IT security protocols, and communication security (COMSEC) measures across all operational systems. Lead systems engineering tasks to support the operations and sustainment of key assets, including preventive and corrective maintenance, upgrades, and technical process improvements. Facilitate the transition of new technologies from development phases into operational use, providing guidance and technical feedback during integration and testing. Support the commercialization of select systems and services, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and streamlined operations. Oversee mission integration, ensuring that technical systems meet mission requirements from pre-launch through ongoing operations. Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps, aligning program objectives with the evolving needs of the broader mission landscape. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (Master's preferred). 10+ years of experience managing large-scale technical programs, preferably in defense, aerospace, or telecommunications sectors. Proven leadership experience overseeing complex government contracts. Strong skills in team management, with experience leading geographically dispersed teams in dynamic environments. Familiarity with high-reliability operational systems used in mission-critical applications. Experience managing complex programs across multiple sites with large staff in the range of 150 or more FTE's Active Secret Clearance, Top Secret preferred. Preferred Qualifications: 15+ years of experience managing large-scale technical programs, preferably in defense, aerospace, or telecommunications sectors. Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification. Experience managing federal or government contracts in aerospace, defense, or communications infrastructure. Background in commercialization efforts or process improvement initiatives for complex technical systems.

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