Technical Program Manager I - MACH TB

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Wallops Island (VA); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Zusammenfassung

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead sub-orbital launch missions on sounding rockets. You will oversee design, development, integration, testing, and launch lifecycle with cross-functional teams and external providers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and ~8 years in mission planning/management for test and evaluation of sub-orbital launch vehicles. Hybrid work and security clearance eligibility are expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 8 years of experience in mission planning/management/execution for sub-orbital launch vehicles.

Aufgaben

• Oversee end-to-end mission lifecycle from requirements gathering to launch operations.
• Coordinate with experiment teams, integrators, and launch vehicle providers to meet all requirements.
• Create Statements of Work and manage subcontractor schedules and trackers.
• Report mission status to customer and Prime leadership on a recurring basis.
• Identify issues early and develop mitigation plans to keep schedules.

Kenntnisse

Program management

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

The Technical Program Manager will be responsible for managing various sub-orbital launch missions primarily on sounding rockets. They will provide oversight and facilitate the integration of multiple experiments onto launch vehicles. They will manage the entire lifecycle of design, development, integration, test, and launch.

Location

Potentially Hybrid role based out of:

• Crane, IN
• Princess Anne, MD
• Wallops Island, VA
• Huntsville, AL

Essential Job Functions

• Work with experiment teams, integrators, and launch vehicle providers to ensure all requirements are met throughout the entirety of a suborbital hypersonic mission.
• Facilitate recurring technical exchanges between vehicle providers and experimenters to ensure communication and data exchange during the mission lifecycle (Requirements Gathering, Mission Planning, Design, Fabrication, Testing, and Launch Operations)
• Maintain communication and coordination with other Prime Contractor functional leads to meet requirements of schedule, systems engineering, testing, mission planning, and execution.
• Ensure missions are conducted in accordance with applicable safety requirements and standards.
• Create Statements of work and task orders for Launch Vehicle Providers.
• Maintain schedule adherence with subcontractors via action trackers and giver/receiver lists.
• Report mission status to customer and Prime leadership on a recurring basis.
• Identify issues early to create and execute mitigation plans.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Experience and Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Adept problem solver and possess critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Must be self-motivated and goal oriented
• Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills for use at all levels of the organization such as employees, management and internal / external sponsors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Must be a US citizen
• Must currently have and/or be capable of obtaining a security clearance
• Must have valid driver's license/vehicle insurance sufficient to access military facilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Engineering.
• 8 years of experience in mission planning/mission management/mission execution related to test and evaluation of sub-orbital launch vehicles.

Job Benefits

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

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