Space Wargaming Program Manager - Clearance Required

LMI is seeking an experienced, well-connected Space Wargaming Program Manager to manage LMI's current STARCOM and related wargaming project portfolio, as well as drive LMI's wargaming portfolio growth throughout the U.S. Space Force and related Combatant Commands and Services. The candidate will act as the primary interface to the customer and be responsible for the overall contract performance. The Program Manager ensures all staff are effectively managed and that all requirements in the Statement of Work are successfully executed. Occasional travel is expected. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The Space Wargaming Program Manager will also identify and engage with relevant organizations throughout the Space Wargaming community to grow LMI's portfolio. This includes attending Space Wargaming activities, advising the community on Space Wargaming solutions, demonstrating proof-of-concept solutions, and guiding the team's development of these solutions.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction. We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.

Serve as the LMI Space Market Space Wargaming Subject Matter Expert as well as manage the related projects.
• Develop and execute a Space Wargaming roadmap that identifies business opportunities and levies development requirements on our solutions delivery teams.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute work across a growing number of projects.
• Direct and monitor team performance to ensure that projects are implemented, supported, and closed accurately and in accordance with key milestones and established project standards are upheld and clearly defined throughout the entire process of each project's development and execution.
• Foster positive working relationships with team, client personnel, other companies on the team, and leadership counterparts.
• Prioritize tasks, set deadlines, and assign resources to each project.
• Track cost, schedule, and performance, as well as prepare documents and develop project specific policy, procedures, and report status to all levels.
• Manage staffing requirements, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and execution.
• Manage task assignments and oversight of personnel to ensure excellence in services delivery.
• Identify and manage potential risks and problem areas and provide recommended solutions.
• Directs efforts of cross-competency teams at multiple locations.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and ensure such deliverables are submitted in a timely fashion and of high quality/accuracy. When appropriate, propose a plan to correct any cost variances or projected rate adjustments.
• Prepare briefing charts, schedule meetings, keep records and record minutes, prepare after-action reports in support of technical reviews.
• Regularly brief senior leadership on program status and milestones.
• Ensure program compliance with government and corporate policies and mandates, and adherence to directives from governing entities.
• Anticipate and resolves procurement challenges and problems, such as small business set aside goals, certification requirements, and acquisition strategy.
• Work with LMI and LMI business partners to pursue new business opportunities.
• Support business development and bid and proposal efforts for opportunities, bringing together capabilities across LMI to define a solution that meets and exceeds client expectations.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science or graduate degree in engineering or other related technical discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in space wargaming and/or space systems engineering.
• Program management experience in programs totaling approximately $10M or more.
• Demonstrable deep understanding of the space wargaming community.
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a "client first" attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to successful outcomes.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a deep understanding of project management best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and exhibit flexibility based on changing client needs.
• High level of business acumen, ability to develop and implement strategy.
• Strong connector - make insightful connections to bring the right people together to solve problems and grow the business.
• Active TS//SCI

Desired:

• Additional degree in engineering management.
• Experience with the Space Force, Space Command, and related missions, technologies, and business practices are highly desired.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Active TS//SCI with Polygraph highly desired

Target salary range: $165,000 - $203,000. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.