Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.
 
 All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.
 

Leads people who perform project management duties involving cross-functional teams focused on delivery of internal products or administrative systems. Oversees plans and directs schedules as well as project budgets. Monitors programs/projects from initiation through delivery and interfacing with internal customers or department personnel. Organizes project activities and interdepartmental meetings; ensures communication facilitates completion of the program/project on schedule and within budget constraints. May assign and monitor work of technical personnel providing support and interpretation of instructions/objectives. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Direct people-management responsibility is typically required. Individual contributors should be matched to Project (Admin).

- Analyze operational capability requirements and determine adequate program funding.
- Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for both Air Force program management personnel and Government Contracting Officers.
- Advise program managers on VIPSAM financial issues.
- Develop acquisition strategy, project schedules, program plans, financial plans and other time-sensitive documentation.
- Integrate VIPSAM business functions with procurement, production, engineering, and product support to provide top-level financial performance.
- Evaluate programmatic documentation (financial planning) for content and accuracy.
- Assist Government Contract Officers in evaluation of contractor business base/expenditure projections and negotiation of pricing rates.
- Prepare and review contract Statements of Work/Performance Work Statements and Contract Data Requirements Lists.
- Provide financial management oversight during the development, integration, and flight test phases of VIPSAM sensor systems.
- Coordinate VIPSAM financial status with budget offices.
- Prepare program briefings on acquisition, financial, and technical improvement projects.
- Assist Air Force program managers in monitoring contractor schedule and performance
- Possess a TS/SCI security clearance

1. A current TOP SECRECT/SCI Security Clearance.
2. At least 5 years of experience with System Program Office in developing, fielding and sustaining weapons systems.
3. Knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition reform initiatives with emphasis and must be familiar with DoD 5000 series acquisition regulations.
4. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.
5. Possess good communication skills; be responsive to customer requests; excellent writing, speaking and briefing skills. Must have experience in contract negotiations as well as excellent negotiation skills. Ability to multi-task across a wide variety of projects and business functions.
6. A proven record in problem solving, decision-making, financial management, logistics management, program and production management abilities.
7. Demonstrated track record of success, with the ability to work and thrive as part of a demanding team that likes to win.

$138,600 - $257,400 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

 
Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.  Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.