Contingency Broadcast Technology Senior Program Manager #54555

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• Deploys as part of the Emergency Relocation Group/Forward Operation Center. Monitors/reports on status of Senate resources and capabilities during a continuity event. (OSEPC Contingency Programs only).
• Serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Maintains awareness of project budgets and advises management regarding any funding concerns or issues.

Required Work Experience

• Five to eight years of experience of building television/production facilities, five years of experience in program management/ project supervision.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of project/ program management, including project budgeting, scheduling, staffing, risk management and requirements analysis.
• Ability to organize and coordinate resources and prioritization of objectives to achieve program and organizational goals.
• Ability to analyze difficult and complex issues and to make recommendations for action.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare clear and concise analyses and reports.
• Ability to develop and implement short- and long-range project plans and bring projects to a successful conclusion.
• Knowledge of the operational and maintenance characteristics of television and broadcast recording equipment.
• Ability to read and create engineering drawings and documentation, develop action plans for equipment installation, and instruct production staff in equipment operation.
• Ability to operate a full range of audio, video, and fiber optic test equipment, including meters, analyzers and related devices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, and contractors with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to use various automated office systems and software programs.
• Understanding of requirements for handling of secure information, secure communication systems.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Working Conditions

No exceptional physical demands.

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top-Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.