Lead Program Manager

About the Team

The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systemsand platforms in support of national STR Defense Systems Researchers study complex defense technologies and systems by developing representative physics-basedmodels analyzing data developing metrics of performance and evaluating against mission addition the researcher will often integrate the algorithms and control systems that are critical to operations of modern defense systems.

The Systems Autonomy Analysis and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Divisionstudies 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.

The Role

The SAAM Group is seeking aLeadProgram 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 performanceobjectiveson innovative complex and challenging national security programs. Your areas of specific focus will include building and executing programmatic baselines including personnel deliverables and subcontractor management plans whileanticipatingrisks resolving resource security and contracting challenges and meeting or managing customer sponsor and leadership expectations.

A 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 strongproficiencyin all aspects of program management. Strong interpersonal communication mentorship and peer-leadership skills are also.

What you will do:

• Effectively execute multiple programs ensuring cost schedule and technical program metrics are being tracked and within plan
• Support proposals by providing expertisein proposal development while ensuring adherence to a gated capture process
• Creating Subcontractor statements of work and manage/track Subcontractors to ensure proper execution
• Work with lead engineers to lead multi-functional teams
• Provide regular program briefs to Group and Division Leadership
• Create and maintainingan environment that fosters collaboration by giving clear direction and constructive feedback to the team
• Monitor progress against goals: anticipaterisks resolve issues andinitiatecorrective actions as appropriate
• Identifyandaddresssecurity classificationconstraints

Who you are:

• Active Security Clearance at the Secret leveland the ability to obtain Top-Secret Clearance for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
• Technical Undergraduate Degree and minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience in Government contracting or research and development
• Program ManagerControl 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
• Experience in Proposal Management including planning and cost estimation
• Experience understanding challenges and constraints of working within security classificationenvironments
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Successful experience in leading and managing multi-discipline teams
• Strong presentation and organizational skills

Even Better:

• Active Top-Secret security clearance
• Experience with advanced RF or EO/IR system concepts operational and systems analysis and autonomy behaviors and optimization
• Experience evaluating the impact of system capabilities on operational scenarios
• Experience managing projects larger than $5M for the Department of Defense
• Risk and Opportunity Management experience
• Experience managing Research and Development programs
• Proficiencyin all Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to MS Project Word Excel and PowerPoint

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $147000 - $200000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as but not limited to the candidates experience education training key skills/critical skills security clearances and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston MA Arlington VA near Dayton OH Melbourne FL and Carlsbad CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense intelligence and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors radar sonar communications and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people culture and attitude along with their unique set of skills experiences and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We cant do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us more info.

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