Department Head

Tactical-Engineering-; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. seeks a Department Head in San Diego to coordinate internal resources and manage planning, execution and reporting for Verification & Validation projects.

You will oversee staff, ensure milestones and budgets are met, and maintain strong client and subcontractor relations. The ideal candidate has a solid background in Tactical Data Links or Test & Evaluation, and experience with US Navy C2P and combat systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field preferred.
• Project Management Professional certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear technical reports and plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and sub-contractors for project execution.
• Maintain relationships with clients, sub-contractors and stakeholders.
• Define project scope with relevant stakeholders and ensure feasibility.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule and costs; perform risk management.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and plans.
• Monitor progress and report status to management and clients.
• Develop staff capabilities and oversee hiring and performance management.
• Assign project leads and compose teams to ensure service delivery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client-facing communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Risk management

Staff development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Project Management Professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently seeking a Department Head who can coordinate internal resources and manage the successful planning, execution and reporting of tasking for the Verification and Validation (V&V) project. The person to fill this role requires a solid technical background in Tactical Data Links and/or experience in Test and Evaluation, System Development and/or System Engineering of U.S. Navy Command and Control Processor (C2P) and combat systems.

CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES

• Coordinate internal resources and sub-contractors for the successful execution of projects.
• Maintain and manage relationships with clients, sub-contractors and stakeholders of assigned projects.
• Basic project knowledge and technical understanding and/or hands-on experience in department related field.
• Knowledge of the associated DoD policies, procedures and processes required for proper implementation of project plans and milestones.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility and execution realism.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate techniques. Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation to include detailed project plans to monitor and track progress of assigned projects.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques and communicate/report project status and needs to management and associated clients.
• Develop existing staff capabilities, perform hiring and staff management functions in accordance with company policies. Provide guidance to team members and monitor their performance, discipline and attendance on regular basis.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Clear translation of thoughts into technical reports. plans and correspondences in methods acceptable to industry standards.
• Demonstrates excellent clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Active communicator. giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail when formulating written products/correspondence.
• Ability to articulate situations, needs and requirements with management, assigned staff and customers.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills include attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Develop processes and plans for staff technical and professional capabilities growth.
• Assign project leads and work with subordinates to formulate team composition to ensure successful service delivery.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field preferred
• Project Management Professional certification preferred

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment
• Computer/Equipment lab

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs
• Frequent use of keyboard and typing
• Frequent sitting and standing

WORK SCHEDULE

• 9/80
• The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

PAY RANGE

$120,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually, DOE

U.S. Citizenship is Required

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer