Project Director

Overview

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

V2X invites applications for the position of Program Director for the NSF Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC). This position focuses on providing program management of logistical services in support of scientific research in and around the Antarctic region and additional support locations in California, Chile and New Zealand.

This permanent full-time position will be CONUS based out of Colorado Springs, CO (COS). However, remote work is permissible with visits as needed to COS and ASECS support locations.

NOTE: Interim employment offered immediately on a consulting basis. Full time employment contingent upon contract award.

Responsible for all business activity. Provides senior management leadership, balancing corporate V2X objectives with the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Polar Programs (OPP) mission to advance science research and education. Responsible for overall contract performance and strategic planning in coordination with the OPP. Provides program leadership, direction, and long-range vision to achieve United States Antarctic Program (USAP) goals and objectives. Responsible for overall project and program planning, cost control, and budgetary matters, interfacing with the OPP, as necessary, to ensure transparency in contract performance.

Responsibilities

Major Job Activities:

Promotes the support mission to enable the advancement of world-class polar science through a flexible and fully integrated program management approach.

Cultivates program integrity and innovation, combining high ethical standards and professionalism with forward-thinking and creativity.

Establishes long-range goals, plans, and policies consistent with OPP objectives.

Develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures to improve the overall effectiveness of the organization.

Guides an Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) Program effectively using People, Processes, and Technology (PPT) to achieve short- and long-range USAP objectives.

The Program Director shall act as overall manager and administrator for contract effort

The Program Director shall be the primary interface and point of contact with government program authorities and representatives on program/project and contract administrative issues

The Program Director supervises operations by developing management procedures and controls, planning and directing project execution, monitoring and reporting progress

Develops positive customer relationships between the NSF, stakeholders and V2X to achieve contract objectives.

Maintains close contact with the Contracting Officer at each site(s)

Maintains a partnership with the Government PM and all other NSF and stakeholder communities

Coordinates operational matters with and maintains liaison with the NSF and stakeholders

Interfaces with V2X to resolve problems beyond the Program’s capability

Devotes personal attention to the morale and welfare of all employees; and provides a safe and healthy work environment

Establishes a close working relationship with the NSF and stakeholders at each site(s) to ensure an understanding of the requirements and capabilities of logistical support actions

Communicates and cooperates to enhance the logistical efficiency and effectiveness capability

Reviews of the previous day, current day, and next day’s activities with each Site Manager, focused on identifying and resolving detractors to mission success

Ensure Site Managers publish company Operating Instructions containing specific responsibilities for all V2X personnel IAW V2X Quality Control Program Plan

Provides guidance and direction to the V2X management staff

Ensures adherence to established standards of individual performance and discipline

Interviews prospective managers and assists in the selection of new employees

Approves personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and appropriate disciplinary action recommended by Site Managers

Responsible for V2X operating budget

Reviews and approves project costs and expenditures

Identifies, studies, and implements cost saving initiatives where applicable

Allocates resources to meet all mission requirements

Ensures the logistics organization is not overly tasked with augmentation duties outside respective functional areas

Plans and directs project execution; monitoring and reporting progress

Must be customer oriented

Approves Special Certification Appointments

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have extensive, thorough knowledge US Governments logistics concepts and procedures.

Possess strong communications, interpersonal, leadership and managerial skills with an extensive background in building and leading a diverse team possessing myriad complementary/non-complementary skills to deliver operational, contractual, and financial results

Demonstrably strong financial management skills

Familiarity with multiple Government contracting types (i.e., cost-plus, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FPFF, FPAF, and FPIF contracts)

Must be able to forecast future budget requirements and concurrently manage execution of the project’s budget to achieve established performance objectives

Must deal with the customer and company employees in a courteous, professional, and effective manner

Must be a US citizen

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (PE certification/licensure highly preferred) or Earth and/or Geo Sciences (PhD is highly preferred)

Experience / Skills:

Ten years management and supervisory experience within the last fifteen years, in the performance and execution of polar operations or similar expeditionary environments (i.e., remote or austere operating environments); or equivalent NSF, NASA, DOE, NOAA or military experience

Supervisory / Budget Responsibilities:

Management and/or supervisory experience of 800+ personnel in expeditionary and/or contingency environments preferred

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.