I.M. Systems Group, Inc., IMSG, (www.imsg.com), is a science-based company providing professional scientific and technical support to the Federal government. The company is soliciting a highly qualified Program Manager (full time) to oversee the day-to-day operations and management of contracts. This position will also contribute to IMSG’s other business needs. This position is located in NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. Remote work will be accommodated, per applicable NASA office policies. Our ideal candidate will have a scientific background, understand science and scientists, and have proven ability in managing a significant team consisting of research scientists, programmer analysts, and other developers supporting a science-focused organization. The individual must have excellent management communication skills and be able to work well with scientists, managers, IT professionals, administrative personnel, and senior executives.

REPONSIBILITIES ( but are not limited to):

• Direct programs and manage employees at multiple locations primarily in NASA GSFC, as well as telework employees supporting the contract.
• Manage the fulfillment of the contract, including understanding task requirement, developing WBS, project plans, applying effective technical and budget tracking approaches, timely identifying and hiring qualified scientists, programmer analysts, and developers to support the contract, and supervising the staff performance.
• Serve as central point of communication among employees, prime government clients, subcontractors, and corporate office to identify and resolve technical, programmatic, managerial, and contractual issues, as well as develop and review program plans, schedules, and assignments.
• Assist in proposal strategies and business development (as applicable).
• Direct the efforts of professional scientific and technical support staff under the contract, and help sustain a conducive working environment for science-oriented staff to commit a long term.
• Coordinate tasks and review work products for completeness and adherence to customer standards.
• Work closely with HR, Accounting, and Contracts Admin to maintain project deadlines and requirements.

REQUIRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science, Numerical Modeling, Geophysics, Earth System Sciences, or closely related field; or B.S. with over 15 years of experience combining technical development and program management.
• 6-10 years of program management experience.
• Proven experience managing a staff of 50 or more scientists and programmer analysts.
• Experience directly supporting a government client both on- and off-site.
• Experience with supporting Federal agencies such as NOAA, NASA, USGS, FAA, USDA, DOE, DOD, etc.
• Experience with proposal writing is highly desired.
• Knowledgeable in weather and climate numerical modeling, involving modern global and regional modeling systems, weather, water, climate, environmental satellites, and related sciences and datasets, scientific software, modeling framework, data archiving, system engineering, as well as other technical and programmatic areas.
• Knowledgeable in engaging scientific data-users and communicating with scientific communities.
• Familiarity with federal government contracting, task performance, and task management is highly desired.
• Skillful in using reporting and analytical tools such as MS production suite, Google Sheet, SmartSheet, or similar, to clearly communicate ideas, processes, outcome, as well as risks and mitigation.
• An outgoing and friendly personality with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communications, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder to qualify

(US Citizen must live in US for 3-5 years prior to application)

(please indicate in your cover letter).

To Apply

Please apply online at IM Systems Group, Inc. | Current Opportunities (imsg.com)

IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran and Disability friendly.

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