CVS Program Branch Head
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$ 140000 - 235000
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Job Description
Job ID: 3677
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Civil and Commercial Space (CVS) Division is seeking applicants to lead a Program Executing branch to support SDLs commercial and civil space customers. This leader will report to the CVS Division Director or Deputy Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide management oversight to Program Managers (PMs) throughout the of awarded programs in accordance with approved policies and practices (e.g. typically hardware deliverables)
- Ensure programs contractually meet their scope schedule budget and risk requirements
- Implement trades on cost schedule and technical performance based on programmatic realities
- Document lessons learned and coordinate with process owners to implement process improvements where appropriate
- Ensure customer satisfaction on programs to create opportunities for future business
- Directly supervise program managers and provide leadership for hiring mentoring training motivating appraising rewarding balancing workload team building etc.
- Ensure PMs provide daytoday staff tasking and leadership related to program assignments
- Lead develop encourage and support CVS Division strategic efforts
- Develop a longterm branch strategic roadmap and/or provide strategic planning input to Division Leadership
- May oversee IR&D activities related to program technologies
- Develop and maintain customer relationships
- Encourage programrelated technical conferences and published papers
- Support the publication of technical papers per awarded contracts
- Coordinate and collaborate with SDL and CVS leadership
- Oversee program resources needed to meet customer/contract requirements; facilities personnel equipment (capital and other)
- Support leadership initiatives and associated change management
- Leadership resolution of resource equipment and facility needs
- Communicate effectively and provide solutions
- Conduct divisionlevel reporting and escalation as required including weekly status reporting and monthly program assurance reviews
- Potentially manage a limited number of program(s) as needed and based on workload capacity
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree with at least 10 years of experience or an advanced degree with at least 8 years of experience
- Relevant experience with a highly technical organization performing the following tasks:
- Program management
- Business development and proposal preparation
- Contract monitoring/management
- Document processing and control
- Cost risk and schedule management
- Procurement
- NASA or aerospace related program management experience
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to travel
- Must possess the ability to lead a team while making direct contributions to team success
- Proactive and selfmotivated
- Skilled in verbal and written communications; able to prepare and present to both technical and administrative groups in an oral presentation format
Preferred Qualifications:
- Government contract management
- Experience and expertise in one or more of the following technology areas: sensor (EO UV vis); design development and test; thermal systems; small satellite systems; and technologies.
- Understanding of quality processes and procedures
*Salary Range:
- $140000 to $235000
- Base salary commensurate on highest level of education and years of directly related experience
Why Join SDL
*SDL offers competitive salaries anda comprehensive benefits package. Visit ourBenefits Pageto learn more about what we offer.
At SDL we uphold a culture of respect collaboration empowerment and accountability. We listen with open minds seek to understand diverse perspectives and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge involving others and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership act with integrity and be accountable. Above all we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
