Program Manager – Army Abrams Tank Logistics and Sustainment

• Contract Oversight:

• Ensure compliance with all contract terms and conditions as outlined in Section C of the contract, including timely achievement of requirements for Abrams, JAB, ABV, and FMS programs in the most economical and beneficial manner to the Government.
• Manage contract changes, modifications, and amendments to align with Army and FMS requirements, ensuring all work is authorized and funded under TOs issued by the Contracting Officer.
• Monitor contract performance, ensuring deliverables meet Army standards for logistics support, maintenance, and readiness.
• Receive, respond to, and track Government requests for information, proposals, and investigations as specified in the contract.
• Project Management:

• Develop and maintain project plans for logistics and sustainment activities under individual TOs, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and schedules for CONUS and OCONUS operations.
• Lead regular project meetings and provide status updates to the project team, Army representatives, and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Identify and mitigate risks specific to logistics, maintenance, supply chain operations, and OCONUS deployments for Abrams, JAB, ABV, and FMS programs.
• Establish and maintain a program management system to address administrative, security, quality control, technical, and financial requirements.
• Team Leadership:

• Lead a diverse team of engineers, logisticians, field service representatives, and support staff, ensuring contractor personnel (including subcontractors) operate under the contractor's sole administrative control and supervision.
• Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in logistics, maintenance, and fielding operations.
• Provide performance feedback, support professional development, and manage personnel replacements if deemed incapable or subject to disciplinary action, notifying the Contracting Officer and COR within 48 hours.
• Oversee subcontractor efforts to ensure compliance with Government requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain effective communication with Army logistics and sustainment offices, FMS customers, subcontractors, and the appointed COR for technical matters related to Tos.
• Address stakeholder concerns regarding readiness and operational support for Abrams, JAB, ABV, and FMS programs promptly.
• Financial Management:

• Oversee the program budget for logistics and sustainment activities under TOs, ensuring expenditures align with authorized funding.
• Manage cost variances and implement corrective actions, notifying the COR within 2 business days of any schedule changes impacting hours, costs, or materials.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, Army officials, and the COR as required.
• Technical Oversight:

• Ensure technical requirements for logistics, maintenance, repair, overhaul, equipment modification, and technical support are met for Abrams, JAB, ABV, and FMS programs.
• Stay informed of technological advancements relevant to armored vehicle logistics and sustainment.
• Collaborate with technical experts to resolve complex issues, ensuring compliance with Army standards.
• Quality Assurance:

• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet Army standards for readiness and compliance with TO requirements.
• Conduct audits and reviews to verify compliance with quality requirements, addressing issues promptly to maintain operational readiness.
• Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, Army policies, and Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) for OCONUS operations.
• Manage security classifications and ensure proper handling of sensitive information.
• Verify compliance with Army Regulation (AR) 715-9 for deployable personnel and secure necessary documentation (passports, visas, etc.) for OCONUS deployments.
• Deployment and Travel Management:

• Coordinate travel arrangements for CONUS and OCONUS deployments, including airfare, hotels, rental cars, and documentation, as authorized under TOs for Program Management.
• Identify documentation requirements for OCONUS deployments at least 90 calendar days in advance (or within 3 business days if notified less than 90 days prior), providing complete and timely information to the COR.
• Notify the Government or FMS of early departures or late arrivals and document personnel acknowledgments prior to deployments.
• Reporting:

• Prepare and submit regular reports on contract status, including progress, issues, and forecasts, to the COR and Army officials.
• Provide data and analysis to support decision-making at higher levels within the Army and FMS programs.
• Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement in logistics, sustainment, and fielding operations.
• Encourage innovation and adoption of new technologies to enhance efficiency and readiness.

• Leads a team of contractor personnel (including subcontractors) under the contractor's sole administrative control, with no Government supervision.

• Manages personnel replacements and notifies the Contracting Officer and COR as required.

• Education: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in program management, with at least 5 years in the defense sector, preferably managing logistics or sustainment programs for armored vehicles (e.g., Abrams, JAB, ABV).
• Proven experience managing large-scale defense contracts under Task Order frameworks, including CONUS and OCONUS operations.
• Experience coordinating with FMS customers and international stakeholders, including compliance with SOFA and foreign government requirements.
• Contract Management:

• Demonstrated ability to oversee contract compliance, manage changes, and ensure deliverables meet government standards.
• Leadership:

• Strong skills in leading diverse teams, including subcontractor personnel, under contractor supervision.
• Communication:

• Excellent abilities to engage with Army representatives, CORs, FMS customers, and subcontractors, including written notifications within tight deadlines.
• Technical Skills:

• Proficient in project management methodologies, logistics management systems, and travel coordination for OCONUS deployments.
• Security Clearance:

• Secret or Top-Secret security clearance required.

• Experience managing programs supporting Abrams, JAB, ABV, or similar armored vehicle platforms.
• Familiarity with Army Regulation (AR) 715-9 and other deployment compliance requirements.
• Strong financial management skills with expertise in budget oversight and cost control for defense programs.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships with Army logistics offices, FMS customers, and subcontractors.

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