Program Manager & Operations Lead

Dayton, OHPosted 21 days ago

Role Overview

Systemstechnologyresearch is hiring a Program Manager & Operations Lead. This is a contract role in Dayton. Part of Systemstechnologyresearch's Fp A hiring, posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

About the Team:

The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.

The Role:

As a Program Manager you will coordinate the execution of software development efforts across multiple teams where you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting for complex software development projects targeting real-time RF sensor systems. You will work closely with Principal Investigators, Chief Engineers, and technical staff to ensure successful delivery of capabilities to sponsors.

As the Operations Lead you will coordinate, organize, and oversee execution of support activities across the full portfolio on programs within the RAID Group. This will include assisting with financial planning and metrics tracking, staff allocation, security and IT support coordination and other cross-organization collaboration.

What you will do:

Coordinate software development projects across multiple programs within the RAID portfolio
Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules and track program execution
Prepare technical reports, status briefings, and deliverables for sponsors and internal reviews
Manage program budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation
Track and manage program risks, issues, and action items; develop and execute mitigation strategies
Facilitate communication and collaboration between technical teams, leadership, and customers
Lead proposal development efforts including technical approach and scheduling
Interface with sponsor Program Managers, technical points of contact, and customer stakeholders
Ensure compliance with contract requirements and government regulations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staff
Coordinate staff planning for the RAID team to resource cross-organizational projects
Collaborate across the operations teams (e.g. contracts, finance, security, IT/IA, etc.) to ensure continued, timely support for current an upcoming projects
Support approximately 20% travel for customer meetings, program reviews, and integration events

Who you are:

Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 2-7+ years of relevant program management experience depending on degree (BS +7 years, MS +5 years, PhD +2 years)
Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and customers
Experience with:
- Managing / coordinating projects where software is a key component
- Integrated master schedule creation and management
- Technical writing, presentation skills, delivery of reviews for sponsors
- Government reporting requirements and contract management
- Budget management, financial tracking and forecasting, risk management
- Proposal leadership and development and contributing to marketing efforts

Even Better:

Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, etc.)
Strong risk management and problem-solving skills
Experience with:
- Effective collaboration with cross-functional technical teams
- Management of sensor software development programs
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
PMP, DAWIA, or similar program management certification
Technical understanding of RF signal processing systems

Join us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $193,000

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 appassist@str.us 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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