ASRC Federal is seeking a Program Manager (Professional Services for Loans and Grants) to join our team supporting a USDA RD customer.

Work arrangement:  Remote; must be flexible to travel when necessary.

Clearance: Must successfully complete a government issued background investigation.  US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Summary:  The PM will oversee the goals of the program including coordination of activities between multiple stakeholders and individual project teams, giving detailed attention to the program strategy, outcomes, and goals, and ensures successful program implementation.

Ideal candidate will have experience managing a team of engineers, financial specialist, underwriters, and management analyst in a consulting environment.  Strong knowledge of reviewing, processing, and acceptance of Government Loan and Grant applications.

Responsibilities:

Monitor, evaluate and advise the client on contract deliverables associated with assigned projects for operational effectiveness, functionality, cost, efficiency, benefits, contract, and technical competence. Create Program Management weekly status reports for government, coordinate, and plan meetings, including documenting meeting discussions and action items. Create and conduct monthly program reviews. Track and manage overall project status so that project milestones are met and that change activity is properly documented. Manage projects to include allocation of resources, budget tracking and status reports. Develop and deliver a Draft and Final Project Management Plan (PMP). Develop and maintain a Risk Register, provide, and maintain Action Items organized in a formal Tracking System identifying various, specific requirements. Develop and maintain an integrated Project Schedule that includes tasks, dependencies, resources, and interrelationships. Develop and maintain Quality Control Plan (QCP) and report on performance metrics in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Provide support to conduct administrative close-out of contracts including archival of project artifacts, "lessons learned" sessions, rating contractor performance and developing Project Closeout Reports Recruit and hire staff on a timely basis; mentor and assist in professional development. Develop strong customer relationships. Participate in Business Development activities of identification, qualification, and capture. Write technical proposals and review proposals for technical integrity, quantification of risk, and strategic direction.