Principal Technical Staff

STR • Woburn, MA

5d • $206,000 - $284,000

About The Position

About the Team: STR’s Analytics & 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 & C2 Division focuses on applying machine learning, statistics, estimation, and information theory algorithms for target tracking, signals exploitation, and system resource management. The Role: 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
• Master’s Degree and minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience working with Government contracts or program management of research and development programs
• Experience in managing large technical projects, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, and 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
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

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
• Managing all program phases, from marketing and business capture to all phases of contract execution
• Work closely with Government customers, support organizations, and transition partners to ensure the success of each program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees