Program Manager of IT Systems Security Clearance

Position: Program Manager of IT Systems with Security Clearance
Location: Lexington Park

Description Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a senior Program Manager of IT Systems in Lexington Park, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type:
Full-Time Salary: $150k-$175k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location:

Fully Remote.
** On-Site Requirements:
On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Patuxent River, MD for candidates that are local to the area. Candidates out of state will be onboarded virtually. Training will be virtual and telework maximized/permitted to the greatest extent possible, however for local candidates, training/tasking may require on-site work a few hours per week. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions:

* Performs program/project management, technical, and business case analysis to ensure program requirements, budgets, and schedules are met.

* Collect, complete, organize, and interpret technical data and financial information relating to program/project milestones

* Works closely with government customers, including civilian and miliary leadership to capture resource needs of the program; participate in the hiring and onboarding of new team members

* Participates in meetings with government customers, fleet personnel and senior leaders to understand program/project execution and performance

* Identifies and tracks Key Performance Indicators across a portfolio of LOG-IT systems and ensures all KPIs are met

* Manages and leads a team of highly technical professionals

* Other duties as assigned or required Requirements

Required:

* 15+ years of experience leading/directing/supporting software engineering, Naval Aviation Logistics IT programs and/or organizations required

* 15+ years' experience supporting applications hosted at Pax River Data Center, NAVAIR required

* 15 + years' experience leading, mentoring, and coaching a team of highly technical professionals; including implementing agile software development practices required

* 5+ years' experience supporting/working with cloud environments

* Demonstrate experience in managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

* Effective communication and leadership abilities

* Bachelor's degree in IT or Aviation/Aerospace field of study required Desired:
* Working experience with Naval aviation logistics systems and IT tools/technologies desired, i.e. OOMA, Aircraft Inventory Readiness Reporting System, AvPLM, Technical Directives, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Teamcenter, MRO, and DECKPLATE

* Prior senior civilian or military service desired

* COMFRC or COMFRC East experince.

* Experience supporting MCAS Cherry Point Security Clearance:
Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in IT or Aviation/Aerospace field of study required. Benefits
* Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
* Short Term & Long Term Disability
* Training & Development
* Stock Option Plan