Job Details

Overview

SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and this position is contingent upon award.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will lead a comprehensive technical effort in Virginia Beach, VA, overseeing a diverse team across cybersecurity, engineering, and technical support functions. This role requires coordinating both contractor and government site personnel, integrating senior-level cyber security experts, electronics technicians, and systems engineers with mid-level and junior staff. The selected candidate will manage a team across multiple technical domains, ensuring seamless coordination between key personnel and non-key personnel while maintaining high standards of technical excellence. The role demands balancing contractor and government site personnel relationships, optimizing resource utilization, and maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholders and contractor teams. Strong expertise in PMBOK methodologies, cyber security and engineering domains, and driving continuous improvement while adhering to security protocols and delivery timelines are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall program leadership and direction for complex technical programs
• Responsible for program performance, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction
• Manages program risks, resources, and stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated mastery of PMBOK PMP performance domains
• Develops and executes program management plans aligned with PMBOK 7th edition principles
• Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC)
• Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
• Requirements analysis and management
• System architecture and integration
• Test and evaluation processes
• Configuration management
• Quality assurance standards
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Expertise in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and management

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience with:
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M)
• Subcontractor management
• Proposal development and evaluation

• Advanced proficiency in:
• Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• EVMS tools (e.g., Deltek Cobra, MPM)
• Risk management software
• Requirements management tools
• Configuration management systems
• Collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams)

• Experience Required:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or equivalent with exposure to IT topics
• At least ten (10) years of post-college full-time experience with at least 8 years managing complex technical programs
• Technical and program management experience in the operation, maintenance, design, or testing of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and equipment
• PMP certification required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum and project management methodologies
• Motivated to independently achieve results

• Experience Desirable:
• A Masters degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• DAWIA Level III certification preferred
• Agile certifications (SAFe, PMI-ACP) desired
• ITIL certification beneficial

Business development and sales support responsibilities

• Build client relationships and opportunities through proactive account management and effective project delivery
• Participate in internal knowledge capital and/or offerings development
• Understand the sales cycle and participate in proposals to expand / identify new work
• Utilize area of expertise to identify and support opportunities (Pre-Sales / Sales Support - Proposal and RFP Response)
• Develop relationship plans to grow current and targeted accounts

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability (provided at no cost to you) and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer