Senior Program Manager

divh2Senior Program Manager / h2pThe Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division studies and develops novel concepts for the next-generation ground-based, airborne, and space-based RF and EO / IR sensor systems and platforms. We perform systems and operational analysis using a combination of low, medium, and high-fidelity modeling, simulation, and analysis tools to inform systems designs and development. Our main customer focus is on Air Force, Navy, and DARPA research programs. / ppThe SAAM Group is seeking a Senior Program Manager with an engineering background to manage a portfolio of programs focused on modeling and simulation as well as autonomy development. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams of researchers, scientists, and engineers spread across multiple STR campuses to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives on innovative, complex, and challenging national security programs. / ppYour areas of specific focus will include building and executing programmatic baselines, including personnel, deliverables, and subcontractor management plans while anticipating risks, resolving resource, security, and contracting challenges, and meeting or managing customer, sponsor, and leadership expectations. / ppA successful candidate will have recent experience leading programs in either a program manager or engineering capacity, with experience in several of the following areas : modeling and simulation, systems engineering, test evaluation, software architecture, resource management, operational analysis, systems autonomy, and / or communications. This position requires competency in leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, navigating complex security environments, briefing senior leadership, cultivating positive, collaborative, and productive work environments, and a strong proficiency in all aspects of program management. Strong interpersonal, communication, mentorship, and peer-leadership skills are also required. / ppWhat you will do : / pulliEffectively execute multiple programs ensuring cost, schedule and technical program metrics are being tracked and within plan / liliSupport proposals by providing expertise in proposal development while ensuring adherence to a gated capture process / liliCreating Subcontractor statements of work and manage / track Subcontractors to ensure proper execution / liliWork with lead engineers to lead multi-functional teams / liliProvide regular program briefs to Group and Division Leadership / liliCreate and maintaining an environment that fosters collaboration by giving clear direction and constructive feedback to the team / liliMonitor progress against goals : anticipate risks, resolve issues, and initiate corrective actions as appropriate / liliIdentify and address security classification constraints / li / ulpWho you are : / pulliActive Security Clearance at the Secret level and the ability to obtain Top-Secret Clearance, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government / liliTechnical Undergraduate Degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience in Government contracting or research and development / liliProgram Manager, Control Account Manager, or Subcontracts Manager experience in a design and development and / or build contract including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, schedule generation, financial analysis / reporting, and resource management / liliExperience in Proposal Management including planning and cost estimation / liliExperience understanding challenges and constraints of working within security classification environments / liliExcellent interpersonal and communications skills / liliSuccessful experience in leading and managing multi-discipline teams / liliStrong presentation and organizational skills / li / ulpEven Better : / pulliActive Top-Secret security clearance / liliExperience with advanced RF or EO / IR system concepts, operational and systems analysis, multi-dimensional signal processing, and multi-function apertures / liliExperience evaluating the impact of system capabilities on operational scenarios / liliExperience managing projects larger than $5M for the Department of Defense / liliRisk and Opportunity Management experience / liliExperience managing Research and Development programs / liliProficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint / li / ulpPay Information Full-Time Salary Range : $122,000 - $168,000 / p / div