Program Manager

Rincon Research Corp • Centennial, CO

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About The Position

Rincon Research Corporation (RRC) develops and fields digital signal processing products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities. The Program Manager leads signal-processing software and hardware development efforts in a multidisciplinary research and development environment. The role independently manages program cost, schedule, performance, budget, risk, and communications while delivering customer satisfaction and supporting RRC’s reputation.

The Program Manager manages all phases of the contract lifecycle, potentially across multiple projects, customers, and geographically dispersed teams. The role leads personnel in creative problem solving, development of advanced hardware and software capabilities, and real-world testing through deployment of prototypes and deliverable systems. It also contributes to business development, proposal leadership and authorship, customer growth, and strategic technology planning with senior management and technical staff.

The position may be based in Centennial, Colorado; Colorado Springs, Colorado; or Chantilly, Virginia. The likely salary range is $165,000 to $200,000; actual compensation may vary based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements, and may fall outside this range. U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance are required.

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 successful customer relationship development and management.
• Demonstrated history of excellence in program execution.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. 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 or 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, customer and management reporting, and long-term product support.
• Manage one or more projects, which may be interrelated or serve the same customer, and may lead geographically dispersed teams.
• Develop and lead personnel in creative problem solving, implementation of advanced hardware and software capabilities, and real-world testing that leads to deployment of prototypes and deliverable systems.
• Adapt to new technologies and projects, leverage existing customer relationships to increase business, and develop new customers to support company growth.
• Assist senior management and technical staff in setting strategic technology goals.
• Participate in business development activities, including leading and/or authoring contract proposals.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance.
• Employee life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 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