Job Title: Program Manager, Journeyman

Overview
VT Group is a leading technology integrator with close to 50 years' experience delivering technology and C4ISR solutions to solve the complex challenges faced by our government and commercial customers in the Defense and National Security markets. VT Group provides aviation mission support in the areas of programmatic, integrated logistics, training, maintenance, acquisition management, and analytic support solutions for fixed, rotary, and tiltrotor winged aircraft - as well as worldwide management, operations, and sustainment support of advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the challenging environments of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Africa, and aboard U.S. Navy ships and research vessels. Our commitment is to excellence, building a culture of trust, respect, and open communications with our customers to deeply each successful mission. For more than 30 years our team of experts have implemented solutions that increase life-cycle efficiencies and operational availability, while reducing costs for our Department of Defense customers. The VT Group Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operators are highly-trained and highly-skilled Field Service Representatives, capable of performing a full spectrum of mission support services, including technical and payload operations, and maintenance and sustainment of unmanned systems. Our team of forward-thinking defense leaders formulate strategies for mission success for the following aviation vehicles: Hornet (F/A-18C), Osprey (V-22), Apache (AH-64), Blackhawk (UH-60), Cargo (CH-47), Marine One Presidential Helicopter (VH-92A), Fire Scout (MQ-8C), Orion (P-3C) and the Scan Eagle (Insitu).

VT Group is seeking a Program Manager in Patuxent River, MD to support Ground Support Equipment.

Responsibilities
Acts as the overall lead, manager and administrator for the contracted effort in support of aircraft SE, ACAT III-IV programs or Abbreviated Acquisition Programs (AAPs). Serves as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities and representatives on technical and program/project issues. Oversees contractor personnel program/project operations by developing procedures, planning and directing execution of the technical, programming, maintenance and administrative support effort and monitoring and reporting progress. Manages acquisition and employment of program/project resources and controls financial and administrative aspects of the program/project with respect to contract requirements.

Qualifications
Education - BS or BA degree in Business Management.

Experience - At least three (3) years of professional experience in Defense Acquisition, and three (3) years of experience in support of Navy Acquisition management. Experience with aircraft SE, hardware and software, configuration control, test and evaluation, systems 19 integration, and systems supportability.
Experience in initiating and maintaining technical direction within broad program objectives directly related to aircraft SE, hardware and software, configuration control, test and evaluation, systems integration, and systems supportability. Knowledgeable of acquisition policies and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the requirements of the DOD 5000 series.
Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively provide guidance, direction, and supervision in all areas of contracted effort such as program management, systems engineering, major system acquisitions, and financial management.
Must have a Secret level clearance or the ability to obtain a secret level clearance.