C4ISR Program Manager: Radar Systems & Agile Leadership

Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 96,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory seeks a detail-oriented Program Manager to lead a cross-functional team on a complex C4ISR system integration effort embedded with Government sponsors. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and DoD stakeholders to drive decisions and ensure rigorous software and system engineering practices.

The role is onsite in Ogden, UT, with travel up to 30% and the ability to support new proposal efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical engineering, science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software programming and/or project management.
• Experience with complex software projects with multiple software teams.
• Familiarity with Agile and/or hybrid project management frameworks.
• Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, MS Office).
• Technical domain knowledge of scalable architecture, distributed infrastructure in containerized cloud native software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to deliver clear, well-organized presentations.
• Understanding of basic program management tools such as budgets and schedules.
• Ability to support new proposal efforts with technical writing, proposal management support, subcontractor evaluation, and other duties as requested and under the guidance of more senior program managers.
• Ability to respond resourcefully to new demands and challenges.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Must be able to travel (up to 30%).

Responsibilities

• Leadership role in cross-functional multi-contractor software development team delivering complex system-of-systems radar and support software
• Manages tasks tracking scope, schedule, budget, risk management and quality
• Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders including engineers, third-party contractors, and Government sponsors
• Coordinates software integration and testing activities
• Facilitates agile/scrum or hybrid program management methodologies
• Ensures compliance with applicable Government and quality standards
• Tracks and reports program status, technical progress, and resource allocation to senior leadership and customers
• Performs tasks under moderate supervision from more senior program managers
• Fills in for more senior program managers and in their absence, carries on routine functions of the program, including attendance at internal oversight and planning meetings, and program meetings

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE/IS

MBA with technical BS

PMP/ PMI certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

MS Office

DevSecOps CI/CD

Job description

Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory seeks a detail-oriented Program Manager to lead a cross-functional team on a complex C4ISR system integration effort embedded with Government sponsors. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and DoD stakeholders to drive decisions and ensure rigorous software and system engineering practices.

The role is onsite in Ogden, UT, with travel up to 30% and the ability to support new proposal efforts