Senior Program Manager IV

Job Title: Senior Program Manager IV
Location: Silver Spring, MD (On Site)
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Salary Range: $120K-$140K

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
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Description:
IBSS Corporation is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Program Manager IV to lead efforts in support of the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). This key role provides programmatic leadership, business process guidance, technical oversight, and lifecycle management in close coordination with Government stakeholders. The Senior Program Manager will work across technical domains—systems engineering, deployment, telecom, and budgeting—to modernize and sustain ASOS nationwide. This position is contingent upon successful award of the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the lead contractor program interface with the Government ASOS Program Management Office (PMO).
• Support the modernization and evolution of ASOS systems in accordance with NOAA/NWS policies, directives, and life cycle processes.
• Provide expert-level guidance in the planning, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of ASOS SLEP components.

Business Process Development & Oversight

• Develop and refine business process analysis and improvement plans to increase program efficiency and transparency.
• Lead efforts to define, track, and manage communications between production contractors and Government teams.
• Support the Government in managing warranty claims, system deployment logistics, and transition planning under the EIS contract vehicle.

Technology Research & Risk Management

• Perform market research and technology assessments to support acquisition decisions and combat component obsolescence.
• Conduct and support security planning and risk assessments to meet federal standards and ensure system integrity.

Program Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to align activities across engineering, field deployment, and program reporting.
• Oversee program planning, procurement, budgeting, invoice reconciliation, and financial forecasting efforts.
• Provide administrative and strategic support for the preparation of status briefings, milestone reviews, and program documentation.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with engineers, analysts, deployment managers, and web developers to ensure integrated program delivery.
• Facilitate coordination between cross-functional contractor teams and NOAA/NWS technical leads.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or Electronics Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale federal programs, preferably in meteorological systems, aviation, or telecommunications
• Experience manager $10M+ in Dollar value
• Experience managing a team of 10+ direct reports
• Proven expertise in lifecycle planning, schedule and risk management, and systems integration
• Strong understanding of government acquisition and program management principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams and present to senior stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Office Suite, and related scheduling and budgeting tools
• Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or Computer Engineering background.  
• Experience with hardware and software engineering principles, (understanding of how the scientific instruments and the data-processing units integrate together and disseminate the data after processing). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Management, or related field
• PMP certification
• Agile and Hybrid Project Management Framework Experience
• Familiarity with NOAA, FAA, or NWS systems and procedures
• Experience managing geographically dispersed deployments and multi-vendor integration

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR department email at

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