Program Manager Assistant

Program Manager Assistant

Title: Program Manager Assistant
Location: USA-South Carolina-Charleston
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L-3 Command & Control Systems and Software (C2S2) has immediate openings for Program Manager Assistants on the Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) program. The VBMS program is a multi-year effort to transition the current paper-based veterans claims process to a paperless solution which will reduce the average time for veteran benefits claim processing, reduce the number of claims in the VBA backlog, and automate claims tracking. The program will include Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), user interface, communications, database and security software development. This development program follows an agile development life cycle to rapidly deliver solutions and employs scrum teams equipped with current state of the art technologies, processes and development environments.

The candidate will be well-versed with proposal development, project planning and execution, financial forecasting, and cost accounting with a mastery of desktop applications including the Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. Knowledge of MS Project and Access a plus. Earned Value Management (EVM) systems knowledge is required. Familiarity with Costpoint or other cost accounting systems important. Typical duties include: delivery order development and maintenance; proposal development; managing risk; monitoring Cost and Schedule, formulating corrective and preventative actions required to correct project deviation with a program, and Earned Value Management planning, reporting and analysis. The ability to consolidate and analyze data as well as implement change resulting from the analysis is extremely important. Detail orientation and ability to multi-task without losing the thread is mandatory. Capabilities include understanding and formulating cost accounting findings; draft/update formal documents and reports (including PWSs/SOWs, status reports, letters, policy statements, procurement documents, etc.); working knowledge of budget and financials concepts; able to analyze and de-construct monthly financial data. Additional experience desired: Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures. Candidate must be able to acheive a DoD Secret clearance.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, strong organizational and creative problem-solving skills to serve multiple organizational requirements from scheduling, business analysis to technical writing. Lastly, the candidate must have the energy and confidence to thrive in a high tempo environment to meet customer deadlines and provide multiple organizational requirements directly for the client, SPAWAR Systems Center Charleston.
Experience required:
Three years of similar experience in program/project planning and scheduling, analysis and control with a knowledge of EVMS principles and other techniques for cost and schedule management. Earned Value Management (EVM) systems knowledge is required. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures desirable. Also highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications a requirement. Knowledge of CMMI processes and procedures is a plus.

Education required:
High School Diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred.



Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to government-classified (Secret or Top Secret) information as well as successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply on line atwww.L-3Com.com/Careers
Reference Job Number: 020129

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