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About the Team:
The Sensors Division specializes in the development of advanced sensor systems, with a particular focus on airborne and surface-based radar, space-based sensing, electronic warfare, and underwater acoustics. This position is within the Space Missions and Sensing (SMS) Sector of the Sensors Division. In this sector, we develop and deliver technology to advance space-based sensing, space control, and counter-sensing missions.
The Role:
SMS is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our growing team in the Boston area. Candidate will support multiple programs focused on space-based sensing applications. Candidate will serve as the primary program manager and/or part of a larger program management team depending on the size and complexity of the effort. Strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills are desired along with a deep understanding of common program management tools and products.
What you will do:
- Management of program schedule and budget
- Establish and maintain Microsoft Project IMSs and integrate schedules from subcontractors
- Work in partnership with program principal investigators on planning, execution, and delivery of program capability
- Identification of risks and development of mitigation plans. Monitor progress against goals and initiate corrective actions as appropriate
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and drive continuous improvements
- Effectively execute multiple programs to ensure cost, schedule, and technical program metrics are being tracked and are within plan
- Provide support in proposal development
- Create subcontractor statements of work and manage/track subcontractors to ensure proper execution
- Ability to connect across synergistic programs to realize execution efficiencies and to help shape STR strategy
Who you are:
- This position requires the ability to obtain and retain a SCI/SAP security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience in Government contracting or research and development
- Experience managing projects for the Department of Defense
- Skills and experience in the use of tools to aid in program management
- Deep understanding of Microsoft Project and desire to use Project daily in your role
- Strong presentation and organization skills with ability to:
- Work with principal investigator on execution plans
- Provide clear and concise priorities
- Connect between programs to maximize benefits to our customer
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
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