Program Manager - Operations (Mgr Programs 3) - 23270

Who We Are

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Program Manager to support United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM). The Program Manager will work closely with USAFRICOM, its component commands, CJTF-HOA, SOCAFRICA, and other strategic and operational partners with dedicated PR/CASEVAC capabilities for the Personnel Recovery Enterprise Services and Support (PRESS) task order. The Program Manager's responsibilities will include being HII’s liaison for Government personnel in deployed locations and serving as the single point of contact for all deployed aircraft operations inclusive of ground operations, managing HII rotating personnel, in-and-out processes of contractor personnel, accountable for all mission planning and reporting, and be the final authority for HII’s approval for mission support. The Operations Program Manager will work directly with the HII Director of this program to ensure on-time delivery of all tasks and deliverables while remaining compliant to Task Order (TO) scope and approved budget.

This role will require travel to Africa. 
 

What You Will Do

• Support USAFRICOM by supervising and directing the daily activities of the deployed contract team including operations, maintenance, sustainment, and all life support.
• Manage a deployed team of contractor personnel working directly in support of USAFRICOM and SOCAFRICA with 24 hours per day / 7 day per week (24/7) dedicated rotary-wing (RW) and fixed-wing (FW) aircraft, and paramedic-level patient care for PR/CASEVAC services. You will travel to and operate in high-risk countries in the USAFRICOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Provide overall on-site operational leadership and guidance for all contractor personnel assigned to the TO, including assigning tasks to contractor personnel, supervising ongoing technical efforts, and managing overall TO performance.
• Serve as the HII’s primary point of contact for all TO-related deployed on-site activities and support.
• Manage relationships and expectations of the USAFRICOM client, other industry mission partners, and all supporting contractor personnel.
• Evaluate the progression of project milestones and budget and any necessary TO modifications to ensure mission success, service quality, and schedule/budget compliance.
• Regularly engage with key government stakeholders.
• Responsible for all TO deliverables from developing mission reports to monthly status reports.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

What We Are Looking For

• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.
• 5 years of experience managing operations, maintenance, and logistics of deployed aircraft for aviation special operations forces 
• 10 years of experience supporting rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft 
• Possess current or previous qualifications for weapons 
• Ability to obtain a permit to carry a firearm
• Must meet medical and dental readiness requirements
• Clearance: Must have an active SECRET clearance with the ability to possess and maintain an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility based on a Single Source Background Investigation (SSBI)
   

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• 3+ years of experience working knowledge of Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) requirements, DOCPER regulations, and processes within EUCOM / AFRICOM AORs. 
• 5 years of experience managing PR/CASEVAC services for SOF within the last eight years. 
• A current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Program Management certification.
• A thorough understanding of civilian aviation, particularly 14 CFR Part 135 operations.
• Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across, and down multiple business and technology organizations.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives.
• Self-motivated, decisive, and able to adapt to change and competing demands.
• Demonstrated communication skills; both written and spoken with technical and non-technical staff, at all levels of management.
• Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

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Physical Requirements

This position will require working in a deployed location, outdoors, and in an office. Must be able to lift up to 75lbs. Must meet physical and medical requirements for deployment to austere locations within the AFRICOM AOR. May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.