Technical Program Manager (Hybrid)

RTX•Arlington, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. At RTX BBN Technologies, our scientists and engineers in diverse disciplines collaborate to solve real-world problems through research, exploration, development and prototyping. We partner with the best technical talent in academia and industry to challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and create transformative solutions. The Spectrum Dominance portfolio in the Non-Kinetic Capabilities & Technologies (NCT) group within BBN seeks a well-qualified technical Program Manager to support our advanced research and development projects and pursuits. Our work uses the fundamental principles of math, engineering, and physics to respond to customer requirements addressing challenges in information exchange, protection, and exploitation within the communications and cyber domains. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and detail-oriented skills, the ability to efficiently handle complex program management issues, and an aptitude for helping researchers focus on the technical work to be achieved.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
Experience with forecasting and budgeting.
Experience dealing with government compliance processes such as export/import control.
Experience managing Government-funded contracts.
Experience with task planning, staffing, and tracking of projects with multiple personnel.
Experience with financial tracking, including the use of tools like Microsoft Excel and Project.
Experience in creating documents and presentations using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Experience writing proposals for Government funding.
Active and transferable secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
Experience with managing subcontractors and consultants.

Nice To Haves

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
Initiates, prioritizes, and manages multiple tasks and programs effectively.
Analytical thinker able to synthesize data.
Creativity and a people-centered attitude.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Resourceful problem-solver able to spot issues.
Prior experience managing subcontractors.
Eager learner focused on continuous PM skills development.
Collaborative team player passionate about technology.
Experience managing subcontractors and consultants.
Skilled at project scheduling, reporting, and stakeholder management.
Experience in research and development of Cyber, EW, RF or Networking capabilities.

Responsibilities

Have significant interaction with the technical and project support staff on multiple projects.
Advise and collaborate with the technical staff on customer interactions.
Be responsible for monitoring spending, staffing, contract schedule, subcontracts, material purchases, and deliverables.
Help the team stay on task and on budget.
Gain knowledge and experience with cutting edge technical work and innovative research.
Work with a motivated, engaged, and exciting group of peers.