Kforce has a client in San Diego, CA that is looking for a Program Manager (Navy TACAIR) to lead various Department of Defense customers in the development, integration and demonstration of advanced communications and networking technologies onto airborne platforms - driving long term growth for these business areas. This role will oversee and manage all aspects of project execution and provide strategic guidance through all phases of development while ensuring that warfighter needs and requirements are integrated into our solutions. Our work focuses on DoD network and tactical communications providing a variety of communications abilities to USN and USMC platforms including tactical data links, line-of-sight and beyond line-of-sight radios, and crossbanding of IP data.
Duties:
Create and maintain strong working relationships with partners, customers, and industry stakeholders to expand our various airborne platform Business Areas
Insert focus on fixed and/or rotary wing tactics into system demonstration and experimentation
Deliver innovative software, network, and hardware solutions to the that enhance network and IP-based communications
Ensure cost, schedule, and technical requirements are met for all projects within the portfolio
Work alongside engineering teams to optimize exchange of key metrics and resolve roadblocks
Incorporate real-world operators into our development process to understand needs and requirements from an end-user point of view
Provide input for strategic growth of the portfolio through project planning and proposals
Drive strategic growth across your business area
Ensure system development environment and system attributes align with DoD security requirements
Participate in demonstration planning with customers, engineering teams, and overarching experiment managers
Execute technical demonstrations
Oversee critical system integration and field events meet system objectives and customer expectations
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field of study or Bachelor's degree with related experience in an Engineering field
8-10 years of hands-on experience in designing, development and implementing technical systems
Experience managing various projects and leading teams in the engineering development, testing and deployment of complex systems
Experience with DoD R&D process and life cycle management
Working knowledge and experience with military networking systems
Understanding of system test process including experience producing test plans and procedures
Familiarity with Agile development and professional SW development environments
Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and has the ability to think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Nice to have:
Management degree, MBA, or similar certification (such as PMP)
Experience with military airworthiness certification
Experience leading development of software-based systems
Experience with platform areas
Understanding of networking and network troubleshooting
Bombers, Tankers and Airlift (Air Force)
TACAIR
Rotary Wing
Ship based networks, TDLs, and Weapons Systems
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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