CCS Global Tech is a rapidly growing Information Technology company with a diverse portfolio of technology products and services and a large network of industry partnerships. With over 22 years of being a successful business with a global talent pool and presence, CCS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in delivering expert Microsoft based solutions for technical and business needs. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the fastest growing small companies in the Unites States.

we are a Tier 1 vendor for the City and County of San Francisco for Cloud Services, Staffing Services and Training Services. For this multi-year opportunity with a diverse set of needs to address, we are currently focusing on establishing partnerships with individuals as well as companies who can help us enhance our overall service portfolio, cut lead times, and ultimately help us deliver successfully. We currently hold sizable Government accounts in the San Francisco bay area including City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County.

We take great pride in our global reach and local influence. Your experience alongside our highly skilled and talented internal team who guide you along the way, offers key insights into what helps you stand out in a competitive job market.

If you are a partner company, please submit resumes with contact information of your own W2 Consultants only. Submitted consultants are expected to have excellent communication skills.

Research Program Manager
Top Secret security
Scott Air Force Base, IL, US
$140K

Work is primarily performed on-site at AMC Headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, with limited telework based on mission requirements.

Location: Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Work will primarily take place in government workspaces, with some time in company offices and limited telework based on mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead execution of the CODA research program in accordance with contract requirements, approved research plans, and customer priorities.
Manage program cost, schedule, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful contract performance.
Coordinate planning, workload balancing, and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution and achievement of program objectives.
Serve as C5T's primary representative to AFRL, AMC Headquarters, and other government stakeholders, building trusted relationships that support program success.
Facilitate recurring meetings, workshops, demonstrations, and technical exchanges that promote collaboration, informed decision-making, and iterative capability development.
Anticipate customer needs, identify emerging opportunities and risks, and recommend adjustments that improve mission outcomes and program effectiveness.
Provide program status, executive briefings, and recommendations to government and company leadership.
Integrate the efforts of researchers, analysts, operational subject matter experts, and technical personnel to produce cohesive research products and operational capabilities.
Partner with the Principal Investigator to align research activities with project objectives while preserving scientific integrity.
Translate operational challenges, stakeholder feedback, and lessons learned into research priorities and capability improvements.
Support organizational performance capability development and refinement within AMC's Digital Transformation environment.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement and organizational adoption of research findings and emerging capabilities.
Supervise assigned personnel through performance management, coaching, and mentoring while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
Support recruiting, onboarding, staffing, professional development, and succession planning in collaboration with company leadership.
Ensure compliance with company and contract requirements, standards, and policies.
Support contract planning, financial management, labor forecasting, and staffing.
Assist company leadership in identifying follow-on research opportunities and supporting proposal development.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, organizational psychology, operations research, computer science, business administration, military science, or a related discipline.
10+ years of progressively responsible experience leading DoD programs, research efforts, or operational initiatives.
5+ years of experience managing complex government projects.
Military experience supporting operational headquarters, air mobility operations, operational planning, command and control, or related DOD mission areas
Experience supporting Air Mobility Command or USTRANSCOM
Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams across technical and operational disciplines.
Experience managing program cost, schedule, staffing, and risk.
Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build productive relationships with senior military officers, government civilians, and contractor teammates.
Strong organizational, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

Experience managing DoD research and development programs.
Experience supporting DoD Digital Transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with Palantir Foundry, Envision, data analytics platforms, or decision-support technologies.
Familiarity with performance improvement or change management methodologies.
Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

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