Program Manager

About us:

BDR Solutions, LLC, (BDR) supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving its mission and goals. Our service and solution delivery starts with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance business and technical operations and deployments.

(Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply)

Role Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly RSIS production cycle (RAIRS, RIRS, GCIS) to on-time publication and manage performance against the Performance Requirements Summary.
• Own the Contractor Project Management Plan, Quality Control Plan, Staff Management Plan, risk register, Monthly Performance and Processing Report, and Quarterly Performance Briefings.
• Write and maintain program documentation, including the Data Collection Processing Procedures Manual (quarterly updates) and FRA-facing reports.
• Resolve competing requirements among railroads, FRA program offices, and the DOT S-93 Digital Factory; route technical issues to S-93.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• PMP (PMI) or IAPPM Certified Project Manager, or an equivalent (PgMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, IPMA Level C/B, FAC-P/PM Senior/Expert, DAWIA PM Practitioner/Advanced). Must be active and verifiable.
• At least 5 years of experience managing a project of similar size, scope, and complexity (a data operations, data management, or regulatory data program of roughly 5 to 15 staff).
• Prior federal government consulting experience resolving complex program management and organizational problems.
• Experience on data development and data management projects.
• Experience working directly with senior government executives.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; able to pass a DOT background investigation.

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Department of Transportation, FRA, or other regulatory safety data experience (railroad, highway, aviation, pipeline).
• Experience transitioning a program from an incumbent contractor within 30 days.
• Records management familiarity (NARA retention schedules).

In addition, U.S Citizenship is required. Select applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

This position is contingent upon contract award. Employment is not guaranteed and will proceed only if the associated contract is awarded and funded.

The compensation range for this position is $105,000 - $150,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.