Principal Technical Staff

STR•Woburn, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

STR’s Analytics and C2 Division researches and develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our team consists of passionate and motivated engineers and scientists with advanced 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 to improve mission success of our customers. The Signals Exploitation and Tracking (SET) Group in the Analytics and C2 Division focuses on applying machine learning, statistics, estimation theory, and information theory algorithms for signals exploitation, target tracking, predictive analytics, and system resource management. As a Principal Technical Staff in the SET group, we are looking for a technical leader who is passionate about problem solving and working on some of the hardest national security problems. This position requires leading continued development of relevant technology products, as well as leading a portfolio of research and development programs, specifically focused on delivering advanced algorithm and software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This work includes managing all program phases, from marketing and business capture to all phases of contract execution. The role will also work closely with Government customers, support organizations, and transition partners to ensure the success of each program.

Requirements

Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
MS with at least 15 years of experience, and/or PhD with at least 8 years of experience (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science
Experience in managing large technical projects
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition
Resource management
Experience spanning all project phases, from ideation to technology research and product development
Experience in new business development, initial outreach, capture flow, proposal writing
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Successful experience in leading and managing multi-discipline teams and mentoring less experienced staff
Strong presentation and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Space Systems and intelligence products
Working knowledge of DoD and IC missions 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

Leading continued development of relevant technology products
Leading a portfolio of research and development programs, specifically focused on delivering advanced algorithm and software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense
Managing all program phases, from marketing and business capture to all phases of contract execution
Working closely with Government customers, support organizations, and transition partners to ensure the success of each program
Managing large technical projects
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition
Resource management
New business development, initial outreach, capture flow, proposal writing
Leading and managing multi-discipline teams
Mentoring less experienced staff
Technical marketing and business development