Program Manager - Force Design Concept Development

Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory
US - New Mexico - Albuquerque
July 4, 2024
Management

Job ID:
19794

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a program manager to support the Space Warfighting Analysis Center/Spectrum Warfare Program (SWAC/SWP) mission in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The selected candidate will need a background in managing and developing complex aerospace systems. This candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day force design program needs for space satellite and/or sensor systems as well as rolling up their sleeves and mixing it up with the technical team. The program manager will work as part of a larger team with customers, external partners and vendors, scientists, developers, engineers, managers, technicians, and support personnel. The ideal candidate will have experience managing space system development. Much of each day will be spent in spirited technical discussion. The selected candidate will lead a group of several dozen engineers and support staff to provide timely and cost-effective solutions to Government customers. A technical background along with extensive program management experience with schedules and budgets is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Understands and addresses customer needs and issues, usually by direct interface
Develops and nourishes a strong partner relationship with the customer program management and engineering leadership teams
Leads complex system development by organizing and focusing the work of multiple engineers with diverse specialties on a common technical solution
Ensures the technical team has clear deliverables with clear deadlines
Defines "done" and keeps the team focused on the mission
Coordinates with multiple corporate and government agencies to execute the contract
Assembles and directs corporate resources toward execution of the contract
Identifies, tracks, avoids, and mitigates risks
Trades issues of scope, approach, cost, and schedule
Delivers the contracted result

Required Qualifications:

MS in a degree field that is applicable to engineering systems, or a BS and experience in DoD force design and/or systems of systems integration
5+ years of technical program experience with applicable experience within the past 3 years
Ability to understand complex technical issues, translate them to workable tasks, and guide technical discussions and decisions
Experience managing complex space system development with loosely defined requirements
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex environment with equal partners
Proficiency in task management
Ability to organize and manage a geographically dispersed team that includes SDL and subcontractor team members
Experience developing program schedules and controlling budgets to meet required deadlines
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while making direct contributions to team success
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Top Secret Clearance
Must be able to travel

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical engineering or science degree
PMP or other management credential
Experience with DoD technical programs
Demonstrated success managing high tempo projects

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:

Flexible work schedules that fit your style-every Friday off, every other Friday off, hybrid remote work, or simply traditional hours
Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account-no matching required!
Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
Relocation assistance available for most positions

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact . @sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet

Associated topics:
chief program officer, cpo, manage, manager, management, monitor, product manager, project manager, relationship manager, task

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