Tactical Communications Product Leader

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan

Medical insurance for self and family

401(k) plan with company contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday

Parental leave

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Clarksburg, MD seeks a Product Line Manager for Tactical Communications to own the roadmap and coordinate with program teams. Lead budgeting, BD collaboration, and feature planning for a family of radios and comms systems.

Responsibilities include cost/schedule feasibility, customer funding strategies, and design review participation. US citizenship and ability to obtain a US Secret clearance are required; travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred.
• Experience with budget development or financial management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a Product Roadmap and IR&D Budget Plan for a 3-year horizon, briefed to Senior Management.
• Coordinate with BD to solicit customer requirements and guide the roadmap.
• Determine cost, schedule, and feasibility of new features; secure funding where possible.
• Ensure program decisions align with product strategy across a family of products.
• Support capture activities, including technical writing, cost development, and pricing.

Skills

US Citizenship Required

Security clearance process

Budget management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Clarksburg, MD seeks a Product Line Manager for Tactical Communications to own the roadmap and coordinate with program teams. Lead budgeting, BD collaboration, and feature planning for a family of radios and comms systems.

Responsibilities include cost/schedule feasibility, customer funding strategies, and design review participation. US citizenship and ability to obtain a US Secret clearance are required; travel up to 30% is expected.