Program Manager - Classified Programs (Top Secret Security Clearance Highly Desired)

Qualcomm

Boulder, CO

Full Time

Entry Level

114k-190k

9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) is a division within Qualcomm that partners with the U.S. Government to bring innovative commercial technologies to the government space. The company is seeking a results-oriented junior Program Manager to manage small projects and support senior Program Managers in managing multiple complex government programs. The role requires a team player, self-starter, with a technical background, capable of managing multiple project schedules and understanding financial, contractual, and technical details. Excellent communication skills are essential for presenting program summaries to diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Provide support to lead Program Managers to ensure successful program execution.
Prepare, maintain, and drive schedules to milestones.
Support or lead internal or customer program reviews.
Create presentations, write reports, and develop other contract deliverable documents.
Lead proposal teams to develop estimates and prepare responses to customer RFPs.
Understand the scope, requirements, and interdependencies of assigned programs.
Establish regular communications with upper management and stakeholders regarding program status, schedule trends, risk management, mitigation, and recovery actions.
Interface with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement, Mission Development, and other internal groups to accomplish program objectives.
Perform duties necessary to ensure successful program execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Proven program/project management skills with emphasis on timely delivery.
Experience with tracking projects in GANTT charts and/or Agile tools/methodologies such as JIRA, Scrum, or Kanban.
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice to Have

A current or recent Top Secret (TS/SI) security clearance.
Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in Program/Project Management.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and other Microsoft Office applications.
Hands-on scheduling proficiency using GANTT charts or Agile tools/methodologies.
Experience with government contracting and classified government programs.
Experience with Confluence, JIRA, and Agile (Scrum and Kanban) methodologies.
Experience creating government proposal estimates, cost, and technical volumes.
Knowledge of wireless telecommunications and digital signal processing communities.
Certifications such as PMP and CSM.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years of Program Management or related work experience.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary range of $113,800.00 - $189,600.00.
Annual discretionary bonus program.
Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
Comprehensive benefits package supporting success at work, home, and play.

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