Senior Program Manager

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Dallastown (York County); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead program managers and teams in concept through sustainment of major hardware simulation devices used for pilot and maintenance training operations.

You will manage cost, schedule, and performance, including Earned Value Management, manpower planning, budgets, and risk mitigation within the DoD Acquisition Framework, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of DoD Acquisition Framework and associated design milestones.
• Must have working knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Must be adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage multiple projects and teams within common processes and procedures.
• Oversee complex program planning, cost estimating, budgeting, financial tracking, and resourcing.
• Apply Integrated Master Schedule/Planning principles and practices.
• Understand hardware and software systems engineering principles.
• Read engineering drawings and top-level design work products.

Connaissances

DoD Acquisition Framework

Earned Value Management

MS Office Suite

Formation

BS in Engineering

MS in technical management

PMP/DAWIA Level 3 Certification

Outils

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Kratos C5ISR designs, engineers, and manufactures advanced mission?critical technologies for defense, intelligence, and national security customers. These are innovative solutions that enhance situational awareness, strengthen decision?making, and support those on the front lines. Our teams develop and deliver specialty mobility systems, electromagnetic interference (EMI)-shielded shelter platforms, missile launcher and transporter systems, and related ground support hardware. These highly engineered solutions support C5ISR applications, missile defense and radar systems, unmanned vehicle platforms, command and control programs, SATCOM systems, shipboard systems, directed energy weapons, and strategic deterrence. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a mission?driven environment. Join us and help shape the future of national security.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading one or more program managers and/or teams of associated technical specialists in concept formulation, planning, design, production, testing, fielding and sustainment of major hardware simulation devices used to support pilot and maintenance training operations. Lead and execute assigned programs within the DoD Acquisition Framework including management of cost, schedule and performance attributes of major complex projects. Responsible to develop and manage manpower planning, project budgets, work break down structures, resource controls, task assignments, risk assessment and mitigation, Earned Value Management and resource provisions. Responsible for inter-corporate planning of quality control, configuration management, manufacturing/ production, and life cycle support/logistics elements of assigned projects. Responsible to assist upper management with development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures. Responsible for leading a team of multi-disciplinary people to accomplish a single goal within scheduled time constraints while meeting all of the customer requirements. Strong customer relationship and customer expectation management skills are a must.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously within common processes and procedures.
• Ability to handle complex program planning, cost estimating, budgeting, financial tracking, resourcing, and monitoring of short term and long term multiple- disciplinary teams and project objectives.
• Working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedule and Integrated Master Planning principles and practices.
• Technical understanding of the basic principles of systems engineering for hardware and software-based systems.
• Technical ability to read engineering drawings and top-level design work products.

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must have working knowledge of DoD Acquisition Framework and associated design milestones.
• Must have working knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Must be adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS or equivalent in Engineering; will consider other related scientific or technical discipline with strong engineering background. MS or equivalent in technical management is highly desirable.
• At least 10+ years of specialized experience and management responsibility of teams in technical disciplines related to the requirements.
• PMP and/or DAWIA Level 3 Certification in Program Management preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as required

• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as aprotected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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