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Program Manager - RF and Photonics

Essential Duties:

Lead diverse technical teams in successfully executing programs in Radio Frequency (RF) and Photonics subsystems (e.g. Radar, Communication and Sensing).

Engage in all phases of the program(s) from proposal through completion, to ensure quality, business, technical and financial objectives are attained.

Establish the baseline for which all programs will be managed to ensure that program execution will result in achieving the commitments made at proposal submittal.

Responsible for meeting contract deliverables and sustaining healthy customer relationships.

Responsible for meeting cost, schedule and performance.

Collaborates with project teams in the establishment of plans and milestones and monitors execution to plan.

Identifies risks and problems and proactively finds solutions.

Key interface to customers.

Ensure system designs meet all technical requirements.

Support line managers in employee development by providing performance feedback, growth opportunities within the program, and mentoring.


Required Skills:

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with government customers is essential

Minimum 15 years general experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment

Minimum 10 years in program and project management of US government contracts ($5M to $10M+)

Experience with Advanced Development of Defense Systems including RF and Photonics subsystems in Radar, Communications and Sensing.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Experience leading in a matrixed organization, relying on your ability to collaborate and influence

Professional experience in proposal and business development and marketing

Strong understanding of U.S. government solicitations, requirements for proposal submissions and acquisition process

Knowledge in preparing and reviewing financial reports and conducting budget analysis (earned value management) is essential. 

Essential to interact effectively with highly technical staff 

Knowledge of systems engineering, especially requirements management and verification/validation is a plus.

Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.


Required Education: 

Bachelor’s degree, Masters or PHD in engineering discipline or related field


Physical Requirements: 

Must be willing to travel and ability to work well in a team and independently.

Must be sufficiently mobile to work within confined spaces and have both visual and hearing acuity. 


Special Requirements: 

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance is required.


Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $163,150 - $209,088 + bonus + benefits.

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