Technical Deputy Program Manager - Northern VA - (VAXCOM)
About The Position
Vaxcom Services LLC, a Parsons company, is seeking a Technical Deputy Program Manager to serve as a leader and technical advisor on a large, complex Electronic Warfare (EW) program providing specialized counter-unmanned aerial systems (cUAS) expertise to a sensitive sponsor. The role provides daily management, leadership, direction, and oversight to technical officers supporting the program at a sensitive facility. The Deputy Program Manager also provides technical expertise in EW and cUAS, works with sponsor and company leadership to deliver technical services and address team performance, and helps incorporate relevant technology changes into the program. The position may involve hands-on technical work, particularly during testing and implementation, and acting as Program Manager when that person is absent. An active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 or hostile locations.
- Knowledge or familiarity with R/F concepts and principles, long-range camera systems, fiber optics, Ethernet, and microwave systems for content delivery and control.
- Knowledge or familiarity with testing, evaluation, fielding, and sustainment of EW and/or cUAS programs.
- PMP or equivalent certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage, lead, direct, and oversee a team of technical officers supporting a large, complex EW program at a sensitive facility.
- Address performance concerns through documentation, counseling, constructive feedback, mentoring, coaching, and guidance, working with sponsor and company leadership as appropriate.
- Provide EW and cUAS technical expertise and guidance to the team and sponsor in support of program and business objectives.
- Solve program and business problems using current advanced technical solutions.
- Work with sponsor leadership and company management to deliver professional technical services related to EW programs and cUAS initiatives.
- Monitor technology changes, upgrades, advancements, and trends from commercial and government sources and assist with implementing them in the program.
- Build and strengthen professional relationships with sponsor personnel and other stakeholders to further the program and improve team performance.
- Direct or perform hands-on technical duties with the team, especially during testing and implementation activities.
- Act as Program Manager when the Program Manager is absent from the workplace.
- Provide informal recruitment support to help keep the team staffed with qualified officers.
- Perform other ad hoc responsibilities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
