Job Description
The STR Systems Development Division (SDD) delivers technology advantage into users’ hands by delivering capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. SDD considers the entire lifecycle of the solution from conceptualization and architecting through development to deployment while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems. Current efforts include software based solutions for the Department of War to include pulling the best technologies across STR into programs that solve classified operational needs.
We have a strong culture of collaboration and innovation. You will be a member of a dynamic group of high performing professionals across STR academic researchers and industry partners to develop advanced solutions to operational end users.
The Role
SDD is seeking a Lead Program Manager to join our growing technology company in the Dayton area. Candidate will support a multitude of fast paced operationally customer focused programs focused on delivering complex solutions with systems engineering rigor. Strong technical interpersonal communication and leadership skills are desired.
What you will do:
- Management/oversight of program schedule and budget. Be able to distill complex program requirements to clearly defined execution plan
- Work in partnership with program chief engineer on planning execution and delivery of program capability
- Identification of risks and development of mitigation plans. Monitor progress against goals and initiate corrective actions as appropriate
- Coordinate across functional capabilities to maximize outcomes
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and drive continuous improvements
- Effectively execute multiple programs to ensure cost schedule and technical program metrics are being tracked and are within plan
- Provide expertise in proposal development by leading the capture and proposal writing/delivery while ensuring adherence to gated capture process
- Create and maintain an environment that fosters collaboration by giving clear direction and constructive feedback
- Understanding of customer/operational need ensure outcomes meet the need and identify future opportunities
- Ability to connect across synergistic programs to realize execution efficiencies and to help shape STR strategy
Who you are:
- This position requires an Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and retain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
- Bachelor’s degree required; engineering discipline desired
- Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience in program management delivering classified capabilities to the Department of War
- Experience managing projects larger than $50M for the Department of War
- Skills and experience in the use of tools to aid in program management
- Strong presentation and organization skills with ability to:
- Work with chief engineer on execution plans
- Provide clear and concise priorities
- Connect between programs to maximize benefits to our customer
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146000 - $187000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as but not limited to the candidate’s 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.
STR is 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 can't do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) marital status national origin age veteran status disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
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What We Do
STR makes the world a safer place by developing technology and applying it to solve emerging national security challenges.
Why Work With Us
We believe in a people-first culture. Yes we are scientists engineers and researchers but first we are people. Our environment is designed to foster innovation by encouraging our employees to work collaboratively on things they are passionate about. We also really like to have fun. We believe that working hard and playing hard go hand in hand.
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