Strategic Technical Program Manager — DoD R&D Programs

Socket.dev; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package (medical, dental,視)

PTO

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) match/profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Technical Program Manager to direct multiple R&D programs in a fast-paced defense-focused environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, liaise with government sponsors, and ensure milestones, deliverables, and scope changes are executed efficiently. The candidate should have a technical degree and several years of program management experience, with strong communication skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, physics, and/or mechanical engineering (other engineering or science degrees may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
• 8 - 10 years of program management experience
• Flexibility to work as part of a diverse team that is located both remotely and on-site
• Strong oral and written communication skills with intermediate-level expertise with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
• Proven time-management skills; able to thrive in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance
• May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Overseeing direct management of cost, schedule, and tasking for multiple R&D HPEM programs in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment
• Act as technical liaison between customers, technical lead, and engineering team to execute the program objectives and adapt/prioritize tasking as necessary
• Providing oversight and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams operating within/between HPEM division’s various departments to achieve timely execution of program milestones
• Effectively communicating program directions and objectives to all skills levels, from technicians to senior engineers up to senior scientists
• Ensuring program execution remains focused on customer requirements and as requirements evolve working to quickly inform appropriate team members with updates
• Interfacing with various SARA Division Directors, working to implement technical and managerial visions across various projects
• Maintaining regular communications with customers and partners while working with the technical leads to implement requested scope changes and/or additions, brainstorming ways to provide additional capabilities to stakeholders
• Interfacing with customers on issues that may arise and working with teams as well as technical leads to facilitate timely resolutions, as needed
• Creating and providing financial/technical program status updates and briefings to senior-level personnel and customers
• Preparing technical proposals, including technical volumes, system requirements, schedules/milestones, budgets, assumptions, and risks
• Providing input and recommendations for internal R&D strategic planning for business opportunities and avenues for company growth
• Keep junior level engineers aligned with the program mission (big picture)

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

BS / MS / PhD in electrical engineering, physics or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Technical Program Manager to direct multiple R&D programs in a fast-paced defense-focused environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, liaise with government sponsors, and ensure milestones, deliverables, and scope changes are executed efficiently. The candidate should have a technical degree and several years of program management experience, with strong communication skills, and the ability to work