Aurora, CO (ON-SITE/OFFICE)

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ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space domain. ARKA has a 60-year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our country's space endeavors. We're a legacy of mission excellence built on ground-breaking technologies. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now!
Position Overview:
This position is for a Program Manager. You will be working closely with a talented team to create and deliver software products. In addition, you will have the opportunity work with members of our Leadership team to grow the business and influence the future at ARKA.
Responsibilities:
Our ideal candidate has experience delivering mission critical software platforms to DoD customers.
Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required
• 8 years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership skills and business acumen
• Successful capture and business experience
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Effectively led briefings and strategy meetings for executive management, customer and government representatives
• Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences in pursuit of common objectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus and Time and Materials contracts
• Experience leading Agile software programs and/or projects
• Experience as a supervisor or manager of a software team
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certified
• Experience managing and directing sub-contractors and/or vendors
• Experience with NSIS and delivering software products to Government sites

Pay Range: $140,000 - $210,000
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
The application window will close in 40 days for this position.
Location:
This position is based out of ARKA's nature abundant Aurora, CO campus. Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer, while also being a 20-minute drive from downtown Denver and 15-minutes to the Denver International Airport.
What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:
This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.
ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:
This position requires an active US Government Security Clearance.
Visa Restrictions:
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.
ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.