Halfaker and Associates, LLC, an award winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Software Engineering and IT Infrastructure to improve the health, security and well-being of all Americans. Our commitment to excellence and our vision to âContinue to Serveâ has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies in the health, defense, security and intelligence sectors. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, we have employees nationwide and were recently named a 2018 Top Work Place by the Washington Post. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with Halfaker.
- Responsibility for team organization, staffing approach, program schedule, budget, deliverable content and quality, as well as overall performance and success of program
- Stand up new program upon contract award; establish Program Launch schedule of activities and own and manage resulting action items and execution of activities to successfully stand up the new program within ten days of contract award. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Create staffing approach, organization chart, resource requests for new hires
- Create high-level work schedule and financial forecast
- Own and manage action items conduct program launch and initiating and planning activities in accordance with company Program Management Framework
- Brief executive team on progress, updates, status, and next steps
- Apply advanced management and leadership skills to ensure that program outputs are delivered on time, within agreed-upon scope, and within budget; monitor and control scope, schedule, and cost to enable program outcomes and deliver high-quality work products that trace back to program objectives and acceptance criteria
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and teaming partners; proactively monitor project performance, stakeholder priorities, and manage program focus, direction and team activities accordingly
- Quickly learn and understand contract, as well as program goals and outcomes; decompose program objectives into actionable work packages and activities, and manage resources accordingly and within schedule constraints
- Create program financial forecast and work authorizations for team members, and monitor actuals against the plan to meet revenue and profit targets
- Oversee the creation and submission of program performance reporting deliverables
- Design project team structure and organization chart and manage program human resources; define program roles and responsibilities and act as hiring manager to staff program timely and effectively
- Mentor project team members and identify career development opportunities for staff; provide clear direction and regularly communicate expectations and feedback to team and individuals
- Identify, manage, and communicate program risks and issues; identify and implement risk mitigation strategies and monitor (and minimize) risk program-wide
- Conduct program activities in accordance with defined/required program management life cycle processes
- Provide input into program management life cycle processes governing program execution to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency
- Work closely with Halfaker Business Development, Capture, and Proposal teams to identify new opportunities and facilitate growth within program domain and related areas
- Ability to oversee multiple programs and/or projects within the Health Operations Division providing direct managing oversight of Project Managers and/or Project Leads, which includes monitoring staffing levels, examining deliverable submissions, and scrutinizing P&L for all programs and projects within purview.
Required Skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
- Highly motivated
- Ability to take initiative
- Ability to delegate work appropriately and manage time effectively for self and others
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Highly analytical; proven problem-solving abilities
- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new skills, new client environments, and grow domain expertise
- Ability to learn quickly
- Ability to conduct independent research to lead or support the resolution of complex questions and issues
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
Required Experience
- Bachelorâs degree or higher in relevant field
- 10+ years of experience in program/project management
Halfaker and Associates, LLC, is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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