Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Program Manager with 10+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive. 

**This Position is Contingent Upon Award**

About the Role:

As a Program Manager supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to manage a team of dedicated consultants with responsibilities spanning: R&D strategy; organizational design; business process development and improvement; client and stakeholder relationship management; team and performance management; portfolio and project planning, execution, and monitoring; and contract management. 

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Ensure efficient project oversight, administration, and technical execution
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, including deliverables, work products, and administrative records such as project financials, compliance, risks, staffing, task priorities, and timelines
• Work closely with government contracting personnel to determine final scope-of-work details and performance acceptability criteria included in final call orders supported by this BPA
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Corner Alliance project teams, government staff, teaming partners, and subcontractors involved in the execution of call orders issued through this BPA
• Assist with the recruiting, hiring, training, and retention of Corner Alliance project teams possessing relevant experience required by call orders issued through this BPA
• Maintain awareness of emerging technology, policy, and business trends affecting the electrical engineering, telecommunications, and computing research and development industry. 
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Location:

You will work as part of a dynamic team in the National Capital Region. Occasional travel may be required.

Required Experience/Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 15 Years of experience
• Experience successfully managing large scale projects, particularly within a government contracting environment/regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS)
• Experience working with and managing scientific and administrative professionals on complex technical projects
• Experience leading or executing on non-personal management support services for government, commercial, and/or academic research and development laboratories
• Demonstrated ability to understand scientific and technical concepts relevant to electrical engineering, telecommunications, and computing research and development activities
• Experience managing multiple contracts in parallel with dynamic staffing requirements (i.e. providing near-term surge staffing support based on call order requirements) 
• Experience driving and codifying team understanding of complex technology research concepts
• Strong track record of applying critical thinking, domain knowledge, and functional expertise to conduct strategic planning, perform analysis, communicate effectively, and work seamlessly across different functional areas within an R&D context. 
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies with the ability to adapt to project needs
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio, program and project management and leading multi-disciplined teams for multi-task projects of high complexity
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to effectively manage complex projects that facilitate executive-level decision-making
• Experience managing all phases of the contract life cycle (contract negotiation, initiation, execution, closure / renewal)
• US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience responding to multiple requests for quotation in parallel
• Knowledge of and experience with processing international work VISAs 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Relevant experience providing Program/Project Management services for federal R&D organization(s)

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team. 

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence and inclusivity. We make a steadfast commitment to actively seek, recruit, and hire qualified candidates from these groups for our open positions. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email [email protected]. 

Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

*Approximate Salary Estimate: $150,000 - $200,000 annually

*The pay range displayed for this job is an estimate and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, education, and alignment with market data.