Program Manager

Rincon Research Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) plan

Employer-paid medical and dental保险

Life Insurance & Disability coverage

Job summary

Rincon Research Corporation (RRC) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a Government Program of Record in a multi-disciplinary R&D setting in Chantilly, VA. You’ll implement program management rigor, manage schedules and contract deliverables, forecast staffing, and craft communications for stakeholders.

The role requires 15+ years of related program management experience, active TS/SCI clearance, and DAWIA Level III, with a BS in business or MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• BS in Business Administration or related field (MBA strongly preferred).
• At least 15 years in program management for signal processing/geolocation or related tech.
• PM experience in an ACAT 1D acquisition organization.
• DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management.
• Strong oral and written communication with government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Apply program management rigor to a Government Program of Record.
• Maintain and monitor an integrated master schedule and contract deliverables.
• Develop and manage staffing forecast based on priorities.
• Develop and deliver communications products for stakeholders.
• Assist in cost, schedule, performance, budget, risk, and communications.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Business Administration

MBA preferred

Job description

Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)?

At Rincon Research Corporation, our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital signal processing (DSP) products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security.

Rincon Research Corporation (RRC), an employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to work in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment with similarly motivated electrical engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and analysts who are collectively responsible for creating custom digital signal processing solutions and leveraging them to make an operational mission impact.

Come join the team that is creating cutting edge signal processing and geolocation systems for the future!

What are the primary responsibilities in the Program Manager position?

Core responsibilities include implementing Program Management Rigor to a recently-declared Government Program of Record working with engineers and other teammates in carrying forward Government-recognized best practices across the program lifecycle. Other tasks include managing integrated master schedule, managing contract deliverables, developing and managing the forecast for staffing based on program priorities, developing and delivering communications products, and in general, assisting in cost, schedule, performance, budget, risk, and communication. The ability to work unsupervised with minimal direction and the ability to self-start is a must.

What required background will make you successful?

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
• Current and Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelors of Science in Business Administration or related field (MBA strongly preferred)
• At least fifteen years program experience in efforts involving signal processing, geolocation aerospace, electronic systems, communications, software development, or similar technology developments
• Program Management Experience in an Acquisition Category (ACAT) 1D acquisition organization
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification in Program Management
• Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) to Government Stakeholders
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to perform systematic analysis of systems to identify software, hardware, and interface issues and support resolution across the system lifecycle is crucial
• Attention to detail: Ability to identify and articulate discrepancy reports outlining issues or bugs with mitigation response deadlines
• Analytical skills: Ability to develop and interpret complex technical requirements and associate those to system engineering milestones within the development lifecycle

Preferred skills:

• High level Government Acquisition Experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Leadership, organizational awareness, and partnering
• Creative Thinking: Ability to connect disparate project parts to spot risks early and fix roadblocks without breaking the main schedule
• Customer Service: Ability to translate customer/user feedback into tasks that keep the team focused on end mission needs
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Flexibility, interpersonal skills, team building

Where is the position located?

This position is located at our Chantilly, VA office.

• The likely salary range for this position is $240,000 to $260,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

What benefits does RRC offer?

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
• Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401( k) Plan
• Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan

Rincon Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.