Principal Program Manager

Regulus Group: A Leading Air Traffic Management Company for the National Airspace was founded in 2002 and aptly named after the brightest star in the constellation Leo. Headquartered in Woodstock, Virginia, our depth of experience integrated with a broad set of program management, finance, and operations research capabilities has enabled Regulus to become the premier systems engineering and program management services provider for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) most challenging programs.

Regulus Group is a dynamic collective of highly skilled and exceptionally talented individuals with a broad range of expertise and capabilities. We offer unparalleled technical and program management support across all five directorates in the Program Management Organization (PMO), and we are fully committed to the PMO's mission, initiatives, processes, and requirements.

Our team provides in-depth knowledge and experience on all air traffic surveillance and automation systems deployed throughout the National Airspace System (NAS). We understand the intricacies involved in integrating new systems and technologies into the NAS while maintaining operational safety and efficiency. With over 20 years of presence in the aviation industry, Regulus Group has rightfully earned its reputation as a leading air traffic management company.

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our customer service offerings. At Regulus Group, we stand firmly in our dedication to providing our team with stimulating and rewarding work experiences, fostering enduring job satisfaction, and adequately rewarding talent. We acknowledge that our employees are our most valued asset, and as such, we are unwavering in our commitment to their professional growth and development.

Our goal is to cultivate a workforce that is highly regarded within the global air traffic management market as well as by our customers. We strive to empower our team to be the best in their respective fields, which ensures the continued excellence of our services, the satisfaction of our employees, and the trust of our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages activities involved with establishing, tracking, managing, and reporting all aspects of program/project planning and execution, including budgeting, technical requirements, personnel, and customer needs.
• Responsible for all program management activities. Responsible for overall assignment of work, and scheduling and reviewing work, management of personnel, financial, operations, facilities and resources, risk management, quality control, contract management reporting, and management of project leads.
• Provides direction for the following program/project management phases: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing.
• Ensures that projects are fully controlled, that goals and objectives are set, program responsibility is assigned, and results are documented.
• Interfaces with Government management personnel, contractor managers, and customer agency representatives.
• Define project direction and ensure use of technical best practices
• Contribute effectively to working groups through oral and written communication
• Develop cooperative working relationships, anticipate customer needs, and problem solve on their behalf
• Serve as a role-model for a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment and coach, support, and train staff on technical competencies
• Advance technical best practices through maintenance of guidance, templates, and reference materials
• Lead critical proposal or capture activities for new opportunities and with current customers and organizations

REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Business Administration/Science degree, 20 years related experience and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Science and more than 20 years of related experience and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Must be familiar with the FAA's Acquisition Management System (AMS) and experience in the development investment analysis business cases is desired.
• Experience with managing the technical and management areas of programs/contracts of significant size and scope.
• Experience with administering the Earned Value Management system on a program/contract.
• Exceptional oral and written communication, organizational skills, critical thinking and analysis, meeting facilitation, verbal and written communications, and interpersonal interactions skills are essential.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $180,000 which serves as a general guideline. Regulus Group considers several factors when determining final base salary offers, including the specific scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's experience, location, education, skills, and contract assignment.

Benefits offered to all Regulus Group employees working 30 hours per week include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) matching, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Annual Leave, and Holidays.