Vendor Growth Program Management Support

SSI is seeking a Vendor Growth Program Management Support for a role in Chantilly, VA.

Program Manager Support to Vendor Growth role develops organizational vendor growth strategies, focusing on nurturing vendor relationships to increase the agency’s developer pool. It requires a high level of analytical thinking, exceptional project management and communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Vendor growth includes our customer's on orbit technical maturation demos and small business portfolio.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the integration of program elements to ensure consistency with established objectives, plans, and requirements. Work closely with the Program Execution Lead to ensure smooth program execution
• Orchestrate the effective "up and out" management of the program, maintaining clear and consistent communication with leadership and stakeholders. Ensure that program goals, priorities, risks, and challenges are well understood and addressed collaboratively. Actively seek out opportunities to align program activities with organizational strategy and goals and contribute to the broader success of the organization
• Convey program goals and expectations set by the Program Director, ensuring alignment across the PMO team and the broader organization. Coordinate with other teams and stakeholders to facilitate program execution, track progress, and address any issues or concerns
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal program teams, other programs, and Technical and Support cells
• Develop and deliver clear, concise, and accurate reports to leadership on program status, risks, and achievements. Ensure leadership is well-informed about program activities and any potential challenges
• Ensure that program activities align with the program's overall strategic objectives and mission goals
• Continually seek opportunities to improve program processes, tools, methods, and lessons learned. Develop team processes/plans and implement best practices and lessons learned
• Understand the customer's future capability needs and engage with new technologies, and inform their advancement to an operational use case
• Engage and guide nontraditional defense contractors to ensure program success
• Stay informed on nontraditional defense contractors in key priority areas
  
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• TS/SCI required
• 5 years directly related experience
• Proven experience in program integration or management
• Understanding of mission requirements and program objectives
• Understanding the government acquisition process as defined by the DoD 5000 series
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and matrix environment
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Proficiency in MS Office software and tools
• Understanding of the SBIR/STTR programs, FAR/DFARS, and Other Transaction Authorities
  
  
  
  
  

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