Technical Deputy Program Manager - Northern VA - (VAXCOM)

Parsons Corporation•Chantilly, VA

3d•$134,100 - $241,400

About The Position

Vaxcom Services LLC, a Parsons company, is seeking a Technical Deputy Program Manager to serve in a leadership role and as a technical advisor on a large, complex Electronic Warfare (EW) program that provides specialized counter-unmanned aerial systems (cUAS) expertise to a sensitive sponsor. The position provides daily management and oversight of technical officers at a sensitive facility and offers technical guidance to the team and sponsor in support of program and business objectives. The role also acts as the Program Manager when that person is absent.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related technical field and at least 10 years of experience providing technical guidance, advice, or direction; alternatively, at least 15 years of such experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
At least five years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Familiarity with or knowledge of EW programs and/or cUAS platforms.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Experience preparing briefings and presenting verbal and visual reports to technical and non-technical audiences.
Some experience working with sensitive organizations in classified facilities.
An active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with military special operations on technical programs.
Experience in foreign field operations, including austere and hostile locations.
Knowledge of or familiarity with R/F concepts and principles, long-range camera systems, fiber optics, Ethernet, and microwave systems for content delivery and control.
Knowledge of or familiarity with testing, evaluation, fielding, and sustainment of EW and/or cUAS programs.
PMP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Provide daily management, leadership, direction, and oversight to technical officers supporting a large, complex EW program.
Address performance concerns through constructive feedback, mentoring, coaching, guidance, documentation, and counseling as appropriate.
Work with sponsor and company leadership to address team-member performance issues.
Provide EW and cUAS technical expertise and guidance to the team and sponsor.
Solve program and business problems using current, advanced technical solutions.
Work with sponsor leadership and company management to deliver technical services related to EW programs, particularly cUAS initiatives.
Track technology changes, upgrades, advancements, and trends from commercial and government sources and assist with implementing them in the program.
Establish and strengthen professional relationships with sponsor personnel and other stakeholders.
Direct or perform hands-on technical work with the team, especially during testing and implementation.
Act as the Program Manager during their absence from the workplace.
Provide informal recruitment support to help keep the team staffed with qualified officers.
Perform other ad hoc responsibilities as needed.