Chief Engineer

Arcfield•Louisville, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located at our offices in Louisville, Colorado. The position is hybrid with one day remote per week. Applicants must have a passion for innovation and ability to work in a collaborative environment while rapidly delivering on individual tasks. Manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Often heads one or more sections or a small department. Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program, or multiple programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines. Acquires follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and supports new business and organic growth opportunities as necessary. Fosters collaboration and communication across a matrix organization of technical SMEs. Acts as a technical liaison with vendors. Responsible for all phases of the program budget. Performs analysis for contract reviews with various software. Prepare Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. May be responsible for recruiting and interviewing. Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance. Develop and deliver required contract, departmental, project and/or financial reports.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 16-18 years of experience OR Master's degree with 14+ years of experience OR PhD with 10+ years of experience
Must POSSESS and be able to maintain a Secret clearance
Experience managing Aerospace program that exceeds $50M
Intimate knowledge and demonstrated successful execution of project management best practices
Experience managing technical resources with competing priorities
Experience managing complex project schedules
Experience managing resource forecasts, program financials, and burn charts

Responsibilities

Manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program, or multiple programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
Acquires follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and supports new business and organic growth opportunities as necessary.
Fosters collaboration and communication across a matrix organization of technical SMEs.
Acts as a technical liaison with vendors.
Responsible for all phases of the program budget.
Performs analysis for contract reviews with various software.
Prepare Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations.
May be responsible for recruiting and interviewing.
Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance.
Develop and deliver required contract, departmental, project and/or financial reports.