Program Manager

Rincon Research Corp • Chantilly, VA

13d • $165,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Rincon Research Corporation (RRC) is seeking a Program Manager for signal processing software and hardware development efforts in a multidisciplinary research and development environment. The Program Manager operates with a high degree of independence and is responsible for program cost, schedule, performance, budget, risk, and communications, while delivering customer satisfaction and maintaining RRC’s reputation.

The role covers all phases of the contract lifecycle, including proposal development, staffing, planning and scheduling, sub-project management and control, formal testing, financial management and forecasting, project reviews, quality, customer relationships, customer and management reporting, and long-term product support. The Program Manager may oversee multiple related or unrelated projects serving different customers, and may manage geographically dispersed teams.

The Program Manager leads personnel in creative problem solving, implementation of advanced hardware and software capabilities, and real-world testing that supports deployment of prototypes and deliverable systems. The role also involves adapting to new technologies, growing business through existing and new customer relationships, supporting strategic technology goal-setting with senior management and technical staff, and participating in business development, including leading or authoring contract proposals. The position may be based in Centennial, Colorado; Colorado Springs, Colorado; or Chantilly, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, or another related field.
• At least 10 years of experience as an engineer and/or technical program manager.
• At least 3 years of experience as a technical program manager.
• Experience creating execution plans and schedules, including financial baselines and forecasts.
• Experience building and leading technical teams.
• Significant experience writing successful proposals.
• Proven track record of developing and managing customer relationships.
• Demonstrated history of excellence in program execution.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, or another related field.
• Professional certification in program management.
• Ability to write or analyze requirements and test documentation.
• Experience developing complex DSP systems as a software developer, hardware developer, or algorithm engineer.
• Familiarity with program management software tools such as ForProject and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the contract lifecycle, including proposal development, staffing, planning and scheduling, sub-project management and control, formal testing, financial management and forecasting, project reviews, quality, customer relationships, reporting, and long-term product support.
• Manage one or more projects, which may be interrelated or independent and may serve different customers.
• Manage geographically dispersed teams when needed.
• Develop and lead personnel in creative problem solving and implementation of advanced hardware and software capabilities.
• Lead real-world testing supporting deployment of prototypes and deliverable systems.
• Adapt to new technologies and leverage existing and new customer relationships to support business growth.
• Assist senior management and technical staff in setting strategic technology goals.
• Participate in business development, including leading and/or authoring contract proposals.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care.
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan.
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP.
• Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan.
• Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior