Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.
 
As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our growing team.

The Program Manager is responsible for the comprehensive oversight and management of a large, complex federal program contract. This role focuses on ensuring successful execution across scheduling, staffing, technical performance, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction. The Program Manager will lead a multidisciplinary management team, provide strategic direction, and serve as the primary point of contact (POC) to the Government’s Contracting and Program staff.

This is a contingent position, based upon contract award.

• Serve as the primary POC to the Government’s Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative, managing the contract and all related matters.
• Supervise management team members overseeing key contract areas.
• Maintain regular and direct communication with senior government officials and internal senior management.
• Provide high-level strategic guidance and drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee contract organizational units focused on scientific research, engineering, computer networking, data archiving, communications, and satellite or remote sensing operations.
• Lead the execution of contract objectives, work plans, and budgets, ensuring alignment with program requirements and standards.
• Oversee task order (TO) development, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Identify and procure resources necessary for successful program and task order completion.
• Monitor and report program status, risks, organizational changes, personnel metrics, and budget performance.
• Conduct regular contract reviews and deliver timely reports on project status, issues, opportunities, and financial/schedule metrics.
• Coordinate quality assurance actions to ensure all deliverables meet or exceed contract requirements.
• Lead solution development for new and ongoing task orders, incorporating industry best practices.
• Assign and oversee Task Managers responsible for the development and reporting of project plans and deliverables.
• Review, approve, and recommend improvements to project solutions and status reports.
• Conduct variance analysis comparing actuals against planned cost baselines and schedules.
• Oversee the development and management of schedules, resource allocation, cost estimates, and earned value management (EVM) reporting.
• Implement project management best practices in alignment with industry standards (e.g., PMI PMBOK), including EVM processes.
• Facilitate weekly management team meetings and lessons learned workshops.
• Review proposed changes to the contract and establish policies governing team activities.
• Exercise authority to assign resources, engage sub-consultant services, set objectives, approve project plans, job orders, and change orders, and resolve inter-team conflicts.
• Accountable for total contract performance, including delivery, budget, schedule, and quality outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree such as MBA preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• 12+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex federal science, engineering, or information technology programs.
• 15+ years of relevant program and project management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading high-profile projects with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience managing teams of technical, scientific, and project management professionals.
• Proficiency with modern engineering, networking, and cloud-based solutions.
• Experience with projects involving remote sensing, data archiving, image processing, and/or data dissemination preferred.
• Experience managing Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Task Order (TO) contracts of comparable size and complexity.
• Familiarity with and experience in implementing Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse client groups on large, complex programs.
• Strong understanding of project scope, schedule, budget development, and quality management systems.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.