Unmanned Maritime Systems Program Manager

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

37d

About The Position

Are you passionate about advancing autonomy and related unmanned maritime technology for the Navy's unmanned surface vessel and underwater vehicle fleets? Do you want to help sponsors modernize acquisition and bridge the "valley of death" between research and acquisition? Are you skilled at developing sponsor relationships, understanding their goals, and working with Assistant Program Managers and APL line managers to organize and guide teams to achieve those goals? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. The Maritime Expeditionary Warfare Program Area (MEW) is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual like you to lead the Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) Program. We work closely with acquisition sponsors (e.g. PMS 406, PMS 420), DoD research sponsors (e.g. DARPA, ONR), and with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to move autonomy, sensors, and payloads from research to acquisition to the fleet for both surface vessels and underwater vehicles. As the UMS Program Manager, you will...

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent level of experience, with at least 10 years of relevant experience with Navy sponsors.
Prior effective experience in program or project management.
A technical background in autonomous systems, sensing systems, communications, systems engineering, and/or test and evaluation.
Demonstrated successful experience leading cross-disciplinary teams.
Experience working with the DOD acquisition, warfare centers, and research communities.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with high-level DoD military and civilian leaders.
The ability to travel to sponsors' offices in the DC metro area, as well as occasional trips within CONUS.
An active Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

An advanced technical degree, preferably in engineering, science, math, or management.
Knowledge of APL programmatic, fiscal, and technical environment.
A TS or higher level clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead a strong team to help sponsors achieve their goals in delivering needed capabilities to the fleet.
Develop and maintain a vision and strategy for the Unmanned Maritime Systems Program and align with the MEW Program Area strategy.
Seek new ideas and derivative efforts to foster future program initiatives, along with developing, communicating and leading new initiatives.
Translate sponsors' needs into targeted innovative solutions and execution plans.
Develop and foster a trusted relationship with sponsor representatives (e.g. technical leaders, warfighters, and contracts personnel). Provide clear direction and management of program priorities.
Conduct regular technical reviews, identify and mitigate areas of risk and ensure quality assurance of APL deliverables.
Participate on projects to maintain technical acumen in the relevant domains.
Establish and cultivate trusted relationships across the whole APL community (e.g. other program managers, technical leaders, group supervisors, and support staff). Mentor key project leaders for career growth in project and program management.
Coordinate with line management to select, train, and mentor project and technical leads.
Execute FPS Leadership Accountability Expectations consistent with APL's Leadership Attributes.