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Program Manager (Level I) - Education | PMP

IBSS Corporation

Silver Spring, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$135,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, CoS (Class of Service), Communication Skills, Consulting, Contact Management, Contract Requirements, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Database Design, Database Programming, Documentation, Educational Evaluation, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Literacy, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Program Evaluation, Progress Reports, Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Scholarship, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Silver Spring, MD
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Program Manager (Level I)
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Salary Range: $110-135K
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

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Description:
This is a contract position supporting NOAA's Office of Education (OEd) which provides advice and counsel to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere in matters pertaining to education. The office, in conjunction with the Education Council, coordinates educational activities across NOAA and develops NOAA's Education Strategic Plan and policy. These efforts help to ensure that NOAA's education programs and activities are based on NOAA science and support the agency's cross-cutting priority of promoting environmental literacy. The Office of Education directly implements and manages scholarship programs aimed at fostering American competitiveness in science by providing quality educational opportunities for the next generation.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for all Contractor work and performance under this PWS.
  • Provide management and technical direction to all Contractor personnel.
  • Exercise independent judgment and appropriate analytical skills to solve complex technical, administrative, and managerial issues.
  • Organize, direct, and coordinate the planning and production of all activities associated with assigned delivery order projects. 
  • Serve as a single point of contact for the CO/COR.
 
[Typical Tasks for Level I]:
Responsible for all Contractor work and performance under this PWS:
  • Provide management and technical direction to all Contractor personnel and document and communicate status to CO/COR as outlined below
  • Provide four written progress reports per year, on a quarterly basis, outlining progress for the Scholarship Support task, including updates on all milestones and deliverables set by the Scholarship team for each cohort of scholars supported.
  • Provide four written progress reports per year, on a quarterly basis, outlining progress, decisions made, modifications of the data collection system, and synthesis of the results for the Education Program Evaluation task
  • Set up four meetings per year, on a quarterly basis, with the COR, OEd DD and CoS to discuss progress for the Database Design and Development task
  • Provide four written progress reports per year, on a quarterly basis, outlining progress of the Communications for Education task
  • Set up 12 meetings a year, on a monthly basis, with the COR and OEd DD and CoS to discuss overall progress on all tasks
 
Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:
Program Manager I
  • Responsible for all aspects of program performance under this PWS.
  • Manage all aspects of task activity.
  • Provide reports documenting required progress.
  • Maintain regular contact with COR and CO to ensure conformity to all contractual obligations.
  • Must be PMP certified, demonstrating in-depth knowledge consistent with PMBOK best practices as reflected/described by Project Management Institute (PMI). 
  • Demonstrates writing and oral communication skills, and demonstrates proven skills in programmatic areas addressed by the delivery order to be managed. 
 
Education/Experience:
  • Requires a B.S. in an associated field
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience, 2 of which must be in a supervisory role.
 
Desired Skills:
  • Graduate degree in an associated field; 
  • Experience serving in a similar capacity;
  • Familiarity with NOAA science, organizations, community, and stakeholders, especially those related to NOAA OEd.

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 https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition Department at Recruiting@ibsscorp.com

About the Company

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IBSS Corporation

Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, IBSS is a certified women-owned small business specializing in Cybersecurity and Enterprise IT Services; Oceans, Coasts, Climate, and Weather Services; and Professional Services. For more than 20 years, IBSS has been supporting federal and commercial customers. Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensure we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications. We apply our services, certified ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and CMMI, to deliver impactful consulting services to our clients.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, Military Leave
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
https://www.ibsscorp.com

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