Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Lead, Program Management

Job Code: SAS20210902-56357

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Job Description:

This position manages all phases of complex electronic developmental programs ranging in size from $500K to $100M, generally for Space, Telemetry or Encryption products.

Essential Functions:

* Own program performance and results from proposal through delivery and support.
* Directly tracking and monitoring technical, contract, and cost performance to ensure requirements and budgets are being met.
* Preparation of Program Plans including schedules, Statements of Work, Work Breakdown Structures and budgets. Must be skilled in the development of baseline budgets, work packages and integrated schedules.
* Manage subcontractors including development of Statements of Work, participating in source selection and monitoring subcontracted efforts.
* Participate in and co-lead proposal efforts and contract negotiations. May be required to lead a 'Must Win' program proposal effort, including the development of Management Volumes, generating Basis of Estimates (BOE), and Cost Volume support.
* Work with the Business Development organization to develop additional opportunities by leveraging off of current customers and programs.
* Chair internal and customer program reviews.
* Serve as the primary customer interface with responsibility for customer satisfaction while meeting all contractual and internal financial requirements including EVMS tracking when required.
* Provide support to the Program Management Department in improvement updates of existing processes/procedures and in the generation of new processes/procedures, as required.
* Interface primarily with major aerospace contractors and with supporting Government agencies.
* Actively work to generate new business opportunities and develop a network of customers and connections

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
* 3+ years' experience managing electronics development and production programs.
* 2+ years' experience with Earned Value reporting and tracking.

Preferred Additional Skills:

* Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI
* Familiarity with high reliability parts programs.
* Experience with RF Communication, Telemetry or Encryption products.
* Direct program management experience with design and production of electronic products for DoD, preferably in Space, Telemetry or Encryption programs.
* Ability to work effectively as the primary customer point of contact and the ability to interface internally and externally at all levels including senior management.
* Proven track record as a team leader with a proactive approach to Program Management; willingness, ability and aptitude to take ownership of a program with minimal oversight.
* Demonstrated experience in proposal preparation as defined above.
* Ability and desire to make a positive impact on this business.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Intermediate to advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite of products.
* Ability to develop/mentor other Program Managers and to direct and coach project engineers.