Group Manager, MSandA

Capstone Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-provided medical and dental insurance

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

Capstone Research Corporation in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a MSandA Group Manager to lead a team and manage complex government projects in engineering and simulation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership, experience with modeling and simulation, and knowledge of government contracting.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance, are offered. Active SECRET clearance or eligibility required.

Qualifications

• 20 years of leadership experience, with 10 years in government projects.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Active SECRET clearance or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the MSandA group.
• Manage government projects to meet performance requirements.
• Develop strategies for business growth and new contracts.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong communication skills

Government contracting knowledge

Experience with physics-based simulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C++

Job description

MSandA Group Manager

Capstone Research Corporation is a customer-oriented engineering services company located in Huntsville, Alabama, providing world‑class research and development support across the Department of Defense (DoD): Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Missile Defense Agency (MDA). We offer 100 % company‑provided medical and dental insurance, matching 401(k), and profit sharing as part of our benefits package. Compensation for this position will be determined based on responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and market data.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the MSandA group, including planning, organizing, and assigning tasks based on team members’ strengths and government project requirements.
• Manage government projects (contracts, subcontracts, task orders) to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance meet or exceed contractual requirements and manage group profit and loss.
• Execute company strategy for MSandA and software development, updating the strategy in consideration of AI‑assisted modeling, automated analysis, digital engineering and MBSE, digital twin technology, cloud‑based simulation, advanced multi‑domain mission simulation, DevSecOps, automated software pipelines, containerization, and modular microservices architectures.
• Support recruiting, including development of job requisitions, reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, and making hiring decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of professionals, ensuring their development and performance align with organizational goals, government contract responsibilities, and HR guidelines.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement, allocating resources effectively to optimize team productivity.
• Conduct annual performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support career development for employees within the team.
• Participate in regularly scheduled company meetings, including weekly status meetings, bi‑weekly business development meetings, and semi‑annual/annual corporate off‑site meetings.
• Understand and help implement the President and COO’s vision for business development and long‑term growth.
• Identify opportunities for business development through progressive marketing and engagement of current customers and develop strategies to secure new contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, related field, or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum of 20 years of leadership and management experience, with at least 10 years overseeing government projects in modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills, with a focus on delivering results.
• Experience with physics‑based, engagement‑level, or mission‑level simulations.
• Experience in systems engineering and digital engineering integration.
• Knowledge of Monte Carlo analysis, sensitivity analysis, and trade studies.
• In‑depth knowledge of government contracting, procurement processes, and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with proven experience managing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Active SECRET clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• PMP or other relevant program‑management certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience with DoD simulation frameworks and analytic tools such as AFSIM, STK, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and/or C++ analytic models.
• Mission‑domain experience in missile systems or integrated fires, integrated air and missile defense, sensor‑to‑shooter architectures, command and control systems, joint or multi‑domain operations.
• Data analytics and software skills.
• Active Top Secret (or TS/SCI) clearance.