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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of related experience in IPT and/or program management supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers, or a master’s degree and at least 6 years of such experience.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Strong time-management and project-management skills, with a proven record of meeting aggressive schedules.

Nice To Haves

• BS/MS STEM degree preferred.
• Three years of formal management experience.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance or higher, awarded within the past six years, with the ability to receive SAP certification.
• Experience in requirements verification and test planning in an MBSE environment.
• Program execution experience and demonstrated ability to meet technical, cost, and schedule milestones.
• Five or more years of direct experience leading large teams, projects, or programs to successful goal attainment.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication across all organizational levels.
• Prior experience in system-level testing environments and test execution efforts.
• Experience with risk, issue, and opportunity management.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Ability to lead complex programs involving engineering, business, contracts, law, supply chain, production, and mission/quality assurance disciplines.
• Ability to lead a high-performing team and create an inclusive work environment that attracts, retains, and inspires diverse and engaged teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as deputy to the LDOT Sub IPT Director and support and oversee LDOT matters and teams.
• Develop and lead execution of the LDOT tactical approach based on the director’s strategic vision.
• Lead LDOT in meeting customer SOW requirements and company objectives within budget and schedule constraints.
• Manage a cross-functional leadership team and an organization of systems, test, software, mechanical, and electrical engineers, among others.
• Help organize and manage Integrated Functorial Capabilities (IFC) teams.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Interact with customers and program leadership to define and maintain the technical baseline.
• Communicate and present to program management, technical leaders and peers, and customers.
• Manage risks and opportunities.
• Manage LDOT cost and schedule using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Manage changes and configuration, including Technical Review Boards and Configuration Control Boards.
• Manage issues and affordability initiatives.
• Conduct long-range strategic planning and long-range LDOT staffing planning and execution.
• Support major design reviews, including presentations, exhibits, demonstrations, and formal customer CDRL deliveries.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
• Paid time off
• Health and wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Company-paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions
• Relocation assistance may be available