Job Description

Description

The Innovative Aerospace Division (IAD) of Jacobs, an entrepreneurial developer of software-defined radios, radars and airborne ISR AgilePods, seeks an ISR-knowledgeable program manager to capture and execute the expansion of AgilePod programs.

-Responsible for the performance of relatively small technical projects or a definable portion of a larger technical program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.

-Directs and supervises all support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities.

-Manages the technical direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives.

-Also responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned projects and for supporting new business development by leading relatively small proposals or assisting with major proposals.

-Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects.

-Takes projects from original concept through final implementation.

-Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services.

-Defines project scope and objectives.

-Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.

-Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.

-Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.

-Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.

-Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.

-Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.

-May assist in the management of a business unit or department or is at an entry level in management of such under the close supervision of the Division or Program Director. Manages one or more programs.

-May supervise professional and technical personnel performing in their regular disciplines. May participate in the development and execution of budgets, sales and marketing plans and other strategic tools.

-Participates in driving initiatives for achieving established objectives.

-May serve as the primary or assistant technical and management interface for the company, customer, and senior staff.

-Provides management services including general administrative oversight, time accounting, financial tracking, cost projection, inventory management, personnel evaluation and support.

-Responsible for the preparation of and accountability for all contract deliverables.

-Responsible for assisting in the technical leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary staff.

-Develop and operate a variety of technical systems related to the specific job function.

-Specify systems requirements and insure that completed systems meet requirements. - Support data acquisition process control.

-Prepares and approves Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols and other technical documentation.

-Able to supervise, manage, support and evaluate personnel.

-Manages subordinate management and/or experienced professionals who exercise significant latitude and independence.

-Often heads one or more departments.

-Plans, conducts and supervises assignments, generally involving larger and more important projects or multiple projects.

-Evaluates and determines changes in methods or procedures in assigned area of responsibility.

-Determines candidates for employment/termination, conducts performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff and is responsible for the application of company policies.

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QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

-Mid-to-Advanced level Microsoft Project experience.

-Most recent experience MUST INCLUDE 75% or more direct Program Management experience.

-Previous Military Acquisition experience (Retired Military Acquisition Officer would be a plus).

-Must be conversant on how to execute ETC, EAC, and programmatic budgeting projections.

-Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 13+ years of experience or a Master's with 11+ years of experience.

-At least 4 years in a management capacity.

Preferred:

-Mandatory military airborne ISR experience.

-Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

-Experience with the integration of payloads on airborne platforms.

-Experience working with Air Force requirements, acquisition, and transition.

-Experience working with R&D teams and transitioning R&D systems into operations highly desired.

-Degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or systems engineering strongly preferred.

-TS/SCI strongly preferred.

Clearance Requirement:

This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Clearance processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. Factors considered for a U.S. Government Security Clearance include but are not limited:

-U.S. Citizenship (Required)

-Favorable Criminal History Check

-Education Verification

-Abuse/Illegal Drug Use

-Credit Check

-Subject Interview

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