Lead Program Manager

STR•Woburn, MA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Team: STR’s Analytics Division develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our team consists of passionate, motivated individuals with degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to mature implementation in order to improve mission success of our customers. The Collaborative Autonomy and Controls (CAC) Group in the Analytics Division is focused on collaborative autonomy for multi-agent reconnaissance systems operating in multiple domains. By leveraging expertise with machine learning, advanced algorithms, and software development best practices, we build tools that can make a difference in mission planning, autonomous systems reasoning, tracking of illicit activities, and more. The Role: As a Program Manager (PM) in the CAC 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 an operational prototype 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 Analytics and potentially in other Divisions at STR as a 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.

Requirements

Program Management experience, Defense experience, or similar background with the intelligence community
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

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI security clearance
Prior experience in a leadership role of a technical program for the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community
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 or IC 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

Responsibilities

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 support 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