Program Manager

Rincon Research Corp • Tucson, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Rincon Research Corporation (RRC), an employee-owned company, is seeking a Program Manager to work in a multidisciplinary R&D environment with electrical engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and analysts. The team develops custom digital signal processing solutions and communications systems in support of national defense and the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities.

The Program Manager is responsible for all phases of the contract lifecycle, including business development, proposal development, staffing, planning and scheduling, project management and control, formal testing, financial management and forecasting, project reviews, quality, customer relationships, reporting, and long-term product support. The role manages one or more projects, which may serve different customers or be unrelated, and operates with a large degree of independence. The Program Manager is accountable for customer satisfaction and maintaining the company’s reputation. The position is located at RRC’s Tucson, Arizona headquarters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, physics, computer science, information technology, or mathematics.
• At least 15 years of experience in electronics development and/or the defense and intelligence fields, including at least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience creating plans and schedules that include resources and financials.
• Experience building and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience monitoring and controlling project execution.
• Proven ability to cooperate with customers and deliver high-quality results.
• Experience in sales, capture, or business development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher in engineering, physics, computer science, or mathematics; counts for two years of experience.
• Master’s in Business Administration.
• Experience as a development engineer or mission analyst.
• Professional certification in project management.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management.
• Experience writing proposals and winning contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the contract lifecycle, including business development, proposal development, staffing, planning and scheduling, 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 or may not be interrelated and may or may not serve the same customer.
• Deliver customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation of the company.
• Create custom digital signal processing solutions and communications systems in support of national defense.

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