Amazon - Program Execution Manager, Federal Delivery Organization
Based in the Herndon, VA/Washington Metro Area (WMA), you will be essential in maintaining program compliance, facilitating communication, and ensuring smooth program execution across multiple stakeholders.
As the Program Execution Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the security clearance process, managing program documentation and coordinating various aspects of program execution. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that all contractual obligations are met, deliverables are tracked and submitted on time, and that communication flows smoothly between different teams and with our government customers.
This position requires a unique blend of technical understanding, program management expertise, and security acumen. You will work closely with AWS teams, government representatives, and various stakeholders to drive program success. Your ability to navigate complex security requirements, manage multiple priorities, and maintain meticulous documentation will be key to excelling in this role and contributing to the growth of AWS's presence in the national security sector.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.
Key job responsibilities- Oversee program documentation and compliance, including CDRL development, timely submission, and deliverable tracking
- Manage program meetings, documentation, and action items tracking
- Coordinate cross-functional program activities and maintain program SharePoint resources
- Support program reviews and customer engagement activities
- Manage service exception requests and compliance verification processes
- Lead the security clearance management process, including billet allocation and coordination with Personnel Security
- Serve as the primary liaison for personnel security matters and customer badge management
- Managing program SharePoint updates and maintaining documentation
- Facilitating cross-functional meetings and tracking action items
- Leading daily Program Execution calls to align priorities across teams
- Supporting customer engagement activities and managing visitor access
- Documenting and distributing minutes from program reviews
- Updating the weekly Integrated Program Review (IPR) action tracker
- Reviewing and processing security clearance requests through the security tracking system
- Participating in PMO security sync meetings to address compliance matters
- Coordinating with Personnel Security on clearance and badge matters
- Adjusting, modifying, updating and delivering periodic CDRLs
About the team
The Federal Delivery Organization provides Program Management and ensures delivery for our largest direct contracts with the Federal Government.
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- 3+ years of experience in program management or similar role supporting DoD programs
- Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above- 6+ years of experience working in DoD or defense industry
- Experience with cloud technology programs and associated security requirements
- MBA or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Experience with personnel security processes and clearance management
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships
- Strong track record of process improvement and program optimization
- Previous experience supporting classified programs
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