Program Director

VMD Corp
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
4114 Legato Road (Show on map)
Dec 31, 2024
Description As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002. Our mission has now expanded, and we have merged with Xcelerate Solutions to revolutionize end-to-end enterprise security. Together we are committed to protecting our nation's citizens, critical infrastructure, and resources. Why Join VMD Corp? At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth. We help protect American Citizens and the nation's most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don't just dream big, we act on it - through teamwork, dedication, and resilience. Learn more about VMD culture here: VMD Culture About the Mission You Will Join: VMD is a rapidly growing IT services company focused on tackling some of the big challenges in Immigration, Travel, and Critical Infrastructure Protection. We are looking for dynamic individuals to act as "Game Changers" in driving operational efficiency to our customers. In this role, you will be supporting the Department of Homeland Security's mission, specifically working to enhance the security and resiliency of the aviation sector. Your Impact to the Mission: As the Program Director, you will manage multiple teams and tasks responsible for providing training resources and logistical support to field operations to ensure national security. Our customer is looking for innovative methods and technologies to more rapidly respond and mitigate emerging threats. Experience Needed to Be Successful: We are looking for an individual who brings a blend of strong leadership experience and aviation industry expertise. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and familiarity with various screening and explosive threat technologies deployed across US airports. Desired Qualifications and Experience: Experience leading teams of 100+ staff Knowledge in Aviation Screening, Explosive Threat Detection, or Mission Critical Logistics Any experience leading enterprise training is a plus Proven ability to grow and develop programs Track record of implementing process improvements and technical optimizations Previous DHS/Law Enforcement experience Basic Qualifiers: Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree?Yes Required Certification(s): Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Minimum Years of Overall Experience:10 Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field:5 Minimum Clearance to Start:Secret Work Status Allowable: US Citizen The Type of Person That Will Excel: Strong verbal and written communicator Ability to delegate tasks and build self-sufficient teams Desire to participate in business development activities Travel and Telecommuting: Travel: Some (between 10-25%) Telecommute Options: Hybrid Remote. Looking for someone in the DC Metro area. Multiple customer sites, so the ability to accommodate occasional travel for customer meetings. VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws. VMD maintains a drug-free workplace.