Principal Program Manager

1 hour, 6 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
STR

STR

STR is a technology company dedicated to solving emerging national security challenges by developing and applying cutting-edge technology. They focus on cybersecurity, analytics, sensing, and systems to make society safer. As an employee-owned company,...

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2010

Description

  • Build and maintain a portfolio of programs focused on mode development and integration with RF sensing systems.
  • Manage multiple programs while balancing cost, schedule, technical requirements, and performance metrics.
  • Lead proposal writing and capture efforts to produce high-quality submissions.
  • Develop strategies to introduce mode work to new government and industry customers while protecting intellectual property.
  • Create statements of work for subcontractors and oversee their execution.
  • Provide regular program briefings to group and division leadership.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment through clear direction and constructive feedback.
  • Monitor progress against goals, anticipate risks, resolve issues, and initiate corrective actions.
  • Provide operational expertise and guidance to program teams to help achieve technical objectives.

Requirements

  • Active Secret-level security clearance and eligibility to support special access programs; U.S. citizenship required.
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering, science, technical management, or a related field.
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience depending on degree level.
  • Experience as a Program Manager or Control Account Manager on a design/development and/or build contract.
  • Experience defining work breakdown structures, generating schedules, performing financial analysis/reporting, and managing resources.
  • Experience in proposal management, including planning and cost estimation.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Experience mentoring, leading, and managing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Preferred: current TS/SSBI with SCI and ability to gain and hold SCI/SAP accreditations.
  • Preferred: experience with advanced RF system concepts, signal processing, open architectures, and systems integration.
  • Preferred: experience managing projects larger than $5M for the Department of Defense.
  • Preferred: experience with non-traditional defense acquisition efforts such as small-business and rapid acquisition.
  • Preferred: government, FFRDC, or defense industry experience.
  • Preferred: software development experience.
  • Preferred: experience protecting intellectual property, especially for software products.
  • Preferred: financial and business operations experience.
  • Preferred: risk and opportunity management experience.
  • Preferred: experience managing research and development programs.
  • Preferred: proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

  • Full-time salary range of $188,000 to $250,000.
  • Collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding.
  • Opportunity to work on challenging advanced R&D that contributes to national security.
  • Locations near Boston, Arlington, Dayton, Melbourne, and Carlsbad.
  • Equal opportunity employer committed to fair hiring practices.
  • Reasonable accommodation available during the employment process.
  • Work that supports export-controlled and national security programs.

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