Technical Program Manager - 1531

SARA Inc•Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems, and we prioritize partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions… that work. The SARA High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Technical Program Manager to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers. Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to operation. Candidates must be strong team leaders and participants, have excellent communication skills, be resourceful and creative, and willing to learn from and lead junior, mid, and senior-level engineers, scientists, and technicians in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. The Technical Program Manager will have a degree in a technical discipline as well as several years of technical and/or programmatic experience. They will be responsible for direct management of multiple R&D programs in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment with oversight of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely execution of program milestones and deliverables. Will work closely with government sponsors and lead a multi-functional team to build and deliver end-user products, provide training and logistics support, and ensure product reliability and availability.

Requirements

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, physics, and/or mechanical engineering (other engineering or science degrees may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
8+ years of program management experience
Flexibility to work as part of a diverse team that is located both remotely and on-site
Strong oral and written communication skills with intermediate-level expertise with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
Proven time-management skills; able to thrive in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment
US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance
May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated, moderate physical hazards may exist

Nice To Haves

Active Top-Secret security clearance
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues and motivate others to achieve their best
Proven problem-solving skills with a background in system engineering and integration efforts such as developing system/subsystem requirements, integration plans, and test methodologies
Experience with Costpoint accounting systems
Experience with government contract pricing software such as ProPricer
Ability to travel up to 10% of the year
2 years in DoD government contracting
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Knowledge of FAR and DFARS

Responsibilities

Overseeing direct management of cost, schedule, and tasking for multiple R&D HPEM programs in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment
Act as technical liaison between customers, technical lead, and engineering team to execute the program objectives and adapt/prioritize tasking as necessary
Providing oversight and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams operating within/between HPEM division’s various departments to achieve timely execution of program milestones
Effectively communicating program directions and objectives to all skills levels, from technicians to senior engineers up to senior scientists
Ensuring program execution remains focused on customer requirements and as requirements evolve working to quickly inform appropriate team members with updates
Interfacing with various SARA Division Directors, working to implement technical and managerial visions across various projects
Maintaining regular communications with customers and partners while working with the technical leads to implement requested scope changes and/or additions, brainstorming ways to provide additional capabilities to stakeholders
Interfacing with customers on issues that may arise and working with teams as well as technical leads to facilitate timely resolutions, as needed
Creating and providing financial/technical program status updates and briefings to senior-level personnel and customers
Preparing technical proposals, including technical volumes, system requirements, schedules/milestones, budgets, assumptions, and risks
Providing input and recommendations for internal R&D strategic planning for business opportunities and avenues for company growth
Keep junior level engineers aligned with the program mission (big picture)

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
Tuition & certification reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Discretionary Employee bonuses
401(k) match/profit sharing
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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