Program Manager Level 3 Job at Columbia Technology Partners (Annapolis Junction)

Program Manager Level 3

Columbia Technology Partners

Location:
United States , Annapolis Junction

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Program Manager shall be responsible for the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract. Serves as the main point of contact to the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), the Government Program Manager, and the Contractor's senior management. Directly contribute to program efforts in several areas, including cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities. Ensure proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contract. The PM shall utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents.

Job Responsibility:

The Program Manager shall be responsible for the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract
Serves as the main point of contact to the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), the Government Program Manager, and the Contractor's senior management
Directly contribute to program efforts in several areas, including cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities
Ensure proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contract
The PM shall utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents
Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract
Review and approve all earned value, Estimate To Complete, Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Report, or other financial reports as appropriate
Review and allocate management reserve within contractual limits
Ensure cross-discipline integration within the contract to meet Government needs
Work with the higher-level program manager, if applicable, to provide effective and efficient management of the contractor's effort
Review and propose the Integrated Program Baseline (or resource loaded schedule) to the Government
Review risk and risk mitigation activities and allocate budgets for the same
Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government PM
Ensure the timely recruitment and training of program staff - both direct and indirect
Review all financial and technical reports before release to the Government
Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM in a timely and transparent manner
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractor's contracts staff
Assist the Government PM by providing input to statutory acquisition reports and responses to Congressional Questions for the Record (QFRs)
Coordinate the preparation of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and value engineering proposals to the Government PM
Provide contractor input to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan reviews or Award Fee reviews, as appropriate
Communicate issues and solutions to the broader Government management structure as requested by senior Government leaders
Rapidly assemble and execute focused cross-disciplinary Government/Contractor teams to address urgent or unexpected cost, schedule, or technical program/contract issues

Requirements:

Fifteen (15) years experience as a program or project manager in managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor environment is required
Shall be knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies
Must have demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting
Must have at least three (3) years of demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Earned Value Management
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph
PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 3 certification in Program Management required
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

What we offer:

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 08, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Program Manager Level 3

Columbia Technology Partners

Location:
United States , Annapolis Junction

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 08, 2026

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