Lead Program Manager

Lead Program Manager

The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security requirements. Our particular focus areas include airborne/spaceborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. To support these missions, the Division's efforts span multiple technical areas, including RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, systems analysis, and real-time embedded processor implementation.

The Electronic Warfare and Novel Capabilities Group (EWNC) develops and delivers advanced signal processing algorithms and prototype systems for next-generation radar and electronic warfare technologies.

EWNC fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. We investigate cutting edge technologies and interface with engineers across sectors and divisions at STR and researchers at academic institutions and industry partners to develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges. If you're seeking an opportunity to apply your deep technical knowledge and creativity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us.

As a Lead Program Manager (PM) in the EWNC group, we are looking for a leader who is passionate about collaborative problem solving and working on the hardest national security problems. The PM will support other PMs managing a portfolio of research and development programs, specifically focused on delivering novel capabilities to a motivated customer. This work includes managing all program phases, from marketing to proposal development, from contract initiation to execution, and from program close-out to transition. The PM will also support business operations across the portfolio to enable successful execution. The PM will likely play critical roles in supporting multiple efforts in Sensors and potentially in other Divisions at STR as a Program Manager and/or Deputy Program Manager.

This role will take advantage of STR's flexible, hybrid environment – when the work does not require use of STR's facilities, you are welcome to work remotely.

Manage teams of scientists, engineers, and technicians across broad areas of expertise

Work with the principal investigator, technical staff, subcontractors, and support personnel to identify and address risks and issues

Support timely, successful deliveries of products to the customer and routinely collaborate across multi-disciplined teams to enable STR technical leads and other key stakeholders

Track program schedules and milestones, coordinating with the STR business operations teams, communicating with our customers, and tracking program performance and risk

Gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from multiple sources, such as project reports, project staff, and customer feedback to understand and communicate status and to identify trends

Work with our government customers and multi-contractor technical teams to identify mission requirements and prioritize technical development

Interact with external program customers and internal company leadership

Achieve cost, schedule, and customer objectives on advanced technology programs

Work in a fast-paced environment to enable successful contract execution

Build strong customer relationships and establish open lines of communication

Program Management experience, Defense experience, or similar background with the S&T community and programs of record

Experience in managing technical projects, developing tasks/sub-tasks, identifying & tracking program risk

Motivated collaborator who's comfortable communicating to both technical and non-technical audiences

History of interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into end-to-end analytical solutions

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance up to TS/SCI, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Prior experience in a leadership role of a technical program for the Department of Defense

Experience working and collaborating on multi-disciplinary teams, including leading technical teams and mentoring less experienced staff

Knowledge of software development best practices and tools

Experience spanning all project phases, from ideation to technology research and product development

Working knowledge of DoD mission and acquisition processes

Technical breadth and a demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple, technically diverse programs and teams

Entrepreneurial spirit and eager to engage in technical marketing and business development

Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $194,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.