Program Manager & Operations Lead

Program Manager About the Team: The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.The Role: As a Program Manager you will coordinate the execution of software development efforts across multiple teams where you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting for complex software development projects targeting real-time RF sensor systems. You will work closely with Principal Investigators, Chief Engineers, and technical staff to ensure successful delivery of capabilities to sponsors. As the Operations Lead you will coordinate, organize, and oversee execution of support activities across the full portfolio on programs within the RAID Group. This will include assisting with financial planning and metrics tracking, staff allocation, security and IT support coordination and other cross-organization collaboration.What you will do:Coordinate software development projects across multiple programs within the RAID portfolioDevelop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules and track program executionPrepare technical reports, status briefings, and deliverables for sponsors and internal reviewsManage program budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocationTrack and manage program risks, issues, and action items; develop and execute mitigation strategiesFacilitate communication and collaboration between technical teams, leadership, and customersLead proposal development efforts including technical approach and schedulingInterface with sponsor Program Managers, technical points of contact, and customer stakeholdersEnsure compliance with contract requirements and government regulationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staffCoordinate staff planning for the RAID team to resource cross-organizational projectsCollaborate across the operations teams (e.g. contracts, finance, security, IT/IA, etc.) to ensure continued, timely support for current and upcoming projectsSupport approximately 20% travel for customer meetings, program reviews, and integration eventsWho you are:Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirementBS, MS, or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 2-7+ years of relevant program management experience depending on degree (BS +7 years, MS +5 years, PhD +2 years)Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and customersExperience with:Managing / coordinating projects where software is a key componentIntegrated master schedule creation and managementTechnical writing, presentation skills, delivery of reviews for sponsorsGovernment reporting requirements and contract managementBudget management, financial tracking and forecasting, risk managementProposal leadership and development and contributing to marketing effortsEven Better:Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, etc.)Strong risk management and problem-solving skillsExperience with:Effective collaboration with cross-functional technical teamsManagement of sensor software development programsEarned Value Management (EVM)PMP, DAWIA, or similar program management certificationTechnical understanding of RF signal processing systemsJoin us and be part of a team that's making an impact at the forefront of technology and innovation. Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $193,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.