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AECOM DoD Federal Program Director in Atlanta, Georgia
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a DoD Federal Program Director in our Atlanta, GA office, to oversee key defense programs, manage an existing portfolio of contracts, and play a crucial role in business development efforts focused on securing new opportunities and expanding existing programs. This role demands a blend of strategic planning, program management, client relationship development, and a thorough understanding of the defense and federal contracting landscape.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Lead and manage a portfolio of defense programs, ensuring successful execution, timely delivery, and adherence to DoD regulations, security requirements, and budget constraints.
Oversee multiple contracts simultaneously, ensuring optimal performance, cost management, and risk mitigation for each program.
Identify new business opportunities in the defense sector.
Lead the development of competitive proposals and manage the proposal process from initial opportunity identification through to contract award.
Negotiate contracts and agreements with federal agencies, contractors, and partners, ensuring favorable terms for the company and compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR).
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including DoD officials, government partners and other private sector leaders to identify growth opportunities.
Work closely with senior leadership to align program goals with company and DoD strategic objectives.
Collaborate across departments and agencies to ensure program success, resource optimization and risk mitigation.
Represent the company and its programs to senior government and defense officials, and advocate for solutions that drive value for both the client and our organization.
Regularly report on business development and program performance to senior management, recommending strategic adjustments when necessary.
Ensure all activities comply with legal, regulatory, and DoD-specific requirements.
Managing, coordinating, and administering a group of projects or one major project from conceptual stages through all phases of the projects, with the assistance of the project team.
Responsible for overall performance of the project team and taking the lead in reporting and ensuring project completion within budget, schedule and in conformance with specifications.
Reviewing contracts, scope documents, and available data for the project, and establishing schedules and budgets for compliance with project scope requirements and contract obligations. Taking leadership initiative in working with internal team members, and client departments including cost/scheduling, procurement, quality assurance, construction, contracts, legal, labor relations, finance, accounting and other services and departments as required to successfully manage projects.
Providing an integrated project team approach in working with designers, contractors and governing agencies.
Reviewing and commenting on design submissions, change orders, and contracts/sub-contracts, and representing the client's interests to ensure control of and validating that change orders are current, fair and efficiently processed.
Reviewing comments received from governing agencies on behalf of the client and coordinating timely resolutions.
Proactively monitoring critical project milestone dependencies and tracking actions which may result in risks to critical project milestones.
Reviewing project key performance indicators and forecasting any modifications to schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports, and effectively reconciling risks to commitments that may exceed assigned schedules and budgets.
Coordinating communications, stakeholder contacts and maintaining good working relationships.
Monitoring and controlling contractual commitments to assure work being performed is in accordance with the specifications and terms of the contracts.
Reviewing builder submittals and RFI documents and providing field surveillance to ensure the specified quality of design.
Conducting project coordination and client meetings as necessary to review progress and discuss upcoming work.
Working with stakeholders to negotiate and resolve conflicts, disputes, and potential claims on behalf of the client.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS + 12 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership.
Construction background.
Preferred Requirement
Vertical Construction experience.
Previous leadership experience.
Experience identifying in-house expertise to deliver a client mission or identifying teaming partners across industry.
Strong analytical, computer, and written and oral communication skills.
10+ Years of Experience + Federal experience.
Experience reporting project status on a regular basis to management.
Experience managing day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope including project monitoring and controls during project life-cycle.
Additional Information
Sponsorship is not available for this position
Relocation is not available for this position
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $225,000.00 - $309,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10127367
Business Line: PPM
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Business Development
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc