Program Manager-Space

Description

The space portfolio builds high reliability electronics, sensors and data processing products for defense users, giving national decision and policy makers the information they need for strategic and tactical planning.

This role sits in the company's Danbury mission technologies unit. As program manager, you run complex space programs and keep them on target for cost, schedule, quality and technical performance, under internal rules and contract flow-downs.

You lead the integrated product team and serve as the main contact for the customer, which is central to mission success.

The position depends on funding and may not be filled right away. It reflects roles the company regularly has open, and applicants may be considered for other openings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and control programs so cost, schedule and performance goals are met across the full life cycle.
• Manage a large integrated product team, including resource planning and financial execution.
• Oversee and coach all direct Cost Account Managers (CAMs).
• Lead monthly program reviews covering EAC sustainment, financial and schedule performance, risk burn-down, root cause, corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Enforce processes that identify, assess, monitor and reduce risk throughout the program life cycle.
• Work with functional department leaders to define, rank and build program requirements and execution plans.
• Direct root cause and corrective work, and run failure review boards.
• Own all activities for large proposals, including proposal team performance, execution and OTD.
• Spot and pursue new business opportunities, and support business development and portfolio managers in growing sales with existing customers and offering solutions to new ones.
• Interface with the Senior Leadership Team, General Management and external customers.
• Apply lean process improvement principles.

Requirements

• Required:
• Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, finance or business management.
• Have 5+ years of experience in the department of defense (DoD) and space industry.
• Have 3 - 5 years as a direct program manager running NRE development, hardware assembly, integration and testing on defense and space projects.
• Bring significant experience across the program life cycle, from development to sustainment: proposals, requirements decomposition, system and subsystem SOWs and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement such as cost reduction and performance gains.
• Have experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost accounting and reporting, and metrics for progress, productivity and variance analysis.
• Understand finance, contracts, Bill of Materials (BoM)/pricing, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management.
• Communicate well and build strong interpersonal relationships, including with senior management.
• Manage programs and your time very well; this is essential.
• Understand space program management logistics, technical data and associated deliverables.
• Hold an active U.S. Government Security Clearance. Candidates debriefed within the past 24 months who can be crossed over within 3 months will also be considered.
• Desired:
• Advanced degree.

Conditions

Full time, regular position.

Minimum clearance required to start: Secret.

Travel up to 10%, within the continental US.

Pay depends on factors including geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills, education and certifications.

Proposed salary range: $113,200 - $237,800.

The company values flexibility so employees can balance quality work with their personal lives.

Benefits

• Flexible time off, so you can take the time you need.
• Access to robust learning resources to support your career goals.
• Competitive compensation and learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off.