Program Manager

Credence is one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held government technology and services companies and is repeatedly acclaimed as a Top Workplace. As evidenced by our awards and certifications and maturity levels, as well as the agility and responsiveness, to tackle our customers' most challenging mission needs. We also offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance with dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plans with employer matching, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development and growth. Additionally, employees enjoy wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and various discounts and perks to support their overall well-being and work-life balance.

We are actively seeking a Program Manager to manage a large team of Government contractors, primarily at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

The Program Manager is responsible to Credence and the customer for the timely accomplishment of all contract tasks, deliverables, financials, resource management and overall customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge and proven experience in managing large government contracts, proposals/acquisitions, a sharp business acumen, business development, and a proven ability to implement high-level programs in a dynamic environment.

Performs day-to-day management of overall contract support operations, involving multiple projects, subcontracts and groups of personnel at multiple locations.
• Responsible for understanding customer priorities and directions, serving as the focal point for all executive-level and below customer interactions, mobilizing Credence corporate and team resources to fulfill all contractual requirements.
• Responsible for the quality and timely delivery of all contractual deliverables, ensuring overall customer satisfaction with Credence services, resulting in "Exceptional" ratings on Contract Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs).
• Monitor team plans and activities, identifying risks and opportunities while proactively taking actions to eliminate or mitigate risks and exploit new opportunities.
• Report status, plans, issues, corrective actions, and results to Credence and the customer, responding effectively to guidance and direction from Credence and the customer in achievement of desired results.
• Consistently staff the program with fully qualified, professional personnel capable of performing the contract tasks while exceeding customer expectations.
• Meet with Credence personnel, teaming partners and the customer to verify individual and team performance, reassigning or removing personnel as necessary.
• Understand the needs of team members and effectively advocate for their needs.
• Maintain current client relationship and identifying areas for potential growth and development.
• Develop and manage budget/funding sources for customers and be accountable for delivering against established program goals/objectives.
• Analyze, evaluate, and manage/overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
• Facilitate weekly/monthly program meetings with contracting and customer.
• Technical skills required to write proposals, respond to primary contracting officer letters and develop solutions to meet client requirements.

• Clearance: Secret or ability to obtain a Secret
• Bachelor's degree(or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., project management, business administration)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification
• Ten (10) years of demonstrated programmatic experience in support of DoD/Federal customers
• Experience working on DoD/ government contracts performing all functional duties independently
• Experience in writing government proposals
• Willingness to travel, if required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to interact and effectively brief senior-ranking military/government/civilian leadership

• On Staff - Dayton Ohio Office
• May be required to lift 15 lbs.
• May be required to walk/travel across work location/base.
• May be required to stand for extended period of time.