Principal, Program Management

Fisica, Inc•San Leandro, CA

4h•$150,000 - $278,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fisica ATI is seeking an experienced program manager to direct all aspects of high-visibility defense projects, working directly with Government customers. The hardware deliverables are high voltage, high current, high peak power electronic systems in support of nuclear security and stockpile stewardship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, or graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization.
Due to specific US Government contract requirements, dual citizenship may not be accepted. This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance. Eligiblity requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidate is an experienced professional with a broad knowledge of program management in the aerospace/defense industry at a prime government contractor.
Engineering / technical background is a plus.
Earned value management (EVM) experience and knowledge of typical contract data deliverables (CDRLs) and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) for defense programs highly desired.
Experience with DOE 413.3B acquisition process desired.

Responsibilities

Directs and manages prime government contracts for the design development, manufacturing, integration, testing, and delivery of one-of-a-kind high voltage, high current pulsed power systems for the United States Department of War (DoW) and Department of Energy (DOE).
Responsible for managing a multidisciplinary integrated product team (IPT) to produce all contractually required hardware, software, and documentation deliverables.
Coordinates with Government customer program managers and other internal and external stakeholders.
Manages program costs (budgets, work packages, estimates at completion (EACs), etc.) and integrated master schedule.
Manages program risks and opportunities (Rs & Os) throughout the program lifecycle.
Leads internal program management review with Fisica senior leadership.
Updates business forecasts based on anticipated program funding and milestone completion dates.
You will build effective working relationships with external customers and internal teams with a focus on long-term growth and capture of follow-on opportunities.
Improves program execution and processes for continuous improvement based on “lessons learned”.