Radar Systems Replacement Program Control Specialist

Crown Innovations•Arlington, VA

7d•Remote

About The Position

Crown Innovations is searching for Program Control Specialist specializing in radar system deployments to support the planning, execution, and oversight of radar system replacement programs throughout its lifecycle, from initial deployment to commissioning. These professionals will ensure that radar systems for air traffic control are delivered on time, within budget, and meet technical and operational requirements. The Program Control Specialist role is focused on ensuring projects and programs are executed efficiently by managing cost, schedule, risk, and performance. These specialists support project managers by tracking budgets, developing schedules, analyzing data, and generating reports to guide decision-making. This position can be remote, anywhere in the continental US, or can be located at our Crown HQ in Arlington, VA.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related field.
Experience in program controls, systems engineering, or radar system deployment .
Familiarity with ASR, ATCRBS and/or Mode S systems , radar signal processing.
Entry-level (Program Controls Specialist I): 3+ years of experience.
Mid-level (Specialist II): 5+ years.
Senior roles: 8+ years, often with leadership or strategic planning experience.
Proficiency in project controls software, strong analytical and communication abilities, attention to detail, and experience with earned value management (EVM) .
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust

Responsibilities

Managing program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for radar system deployments.
Coordinating with engineering, logistics, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of radar systems into existing infrastructure.
Supporting the manufacture, 1st and 2nd Level Engineering Support, Depot support and fielding activities for complex radar systems delivered to the FAA.
Maintaining compliance with technical standards and government regulations rated to the safe and efficient deployment on new radar systems into the National Airspace System.
Cost Management : Monitor and control project budgets, track actual vs. planned spending, and forecast financial performance.
Schedule Development : Create and maintain project schedules using tools like Oracle Primavera , Unifier , or Timberline Gold , and analyze schedule variances.
Reporting & Analysis : Prepare regular reports on project status, including cost curves, milestone progress, risk exposure, and earned value metrics.
Risk & Issue Mitigation : Identify potential risks and recommend recovery plans to keep projects on track.