Background Information: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems for the US Department of Defense (DOD) and commercial customers, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our Undersea Warfare (USW) business area based in our Fall River, MA or Arlington, VA office. The Program Manager will work with senior leadership and a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of our customer's toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, and efficient teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space.
Overview: The Program Manager will support multi-disciplined teams focused on DoD initiatives in support of tactical capability development primarily for Navy surface and submarine platforms. Project areas include DevSecOps, real-time automated test and analysis, virtual compute environments, machine learning based data analytics, cybersecurity, backfit and forward fit tactical solutions. The Program Manager will be responsible for the delivery of on-time and on-budget solutions which meet or exceed customer expectations. This individual will be a primary customer interface, lead a multi-disciplined engineering team and be responsible for maintaining schedule and cost objectives for each project. In addition, he/she will ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements into solutions that account for technical, schedule and cost constraints.
All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance .
Responsibilities Include:
Lead the management and execution of one or more technical programs and corresponding multi-disciplined engineering teams
Evaluate program status to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives and modify methodology as required to redirect activities to attain objectives
Serve as the primary customer interface
Schedule and track deliverables and project costs
Develop program level project and staffing plans
Ensure programs deliver solutions which meet all contractual requirements and customer expectations including technical performance, quality, and cost
Develop and execute on business, solution, and product strategy to ensure the growth and success of one or more programs
Support proposal development and cost estimating for follow-on and new contracts
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience in program management
Required Skills:
Familiarity with complex project planning and execution tracking
Experience in proposal and cost estimation development
Prior experience managing DoD programs, contracts, or subcontracts
Understanding of US Navy platform-level tactical systems and software
Familiarity with DoD Systems and/or Software Engineering processes
Strong technical background in systems and/or software engineering
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred Skills:
Experience with systems engineering, test, and/or program management within the Program Executive Office Undersea Warfare Systems (PEOUWS), formerly Program Executive Office Submarines (PEOSUB) and/or Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS) communities
Master's degree, M.B.A, or PMP
Experience with DOD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts, Other Transactional Authority (OTA) contracts, or equivalent
Skilled in financial analysis
Versed in Earned Value Management
Working knowledge of DOD cybersecurity goals and techniques
Competencies:
Excellence in written and verbal communication
Ability to build strong trusted stakeholder relationships
Strong organization and planning skills
Understanding of Agile management workflow and process
Ability to work closely with customers, program managers and chief engineers
Willingness to mentor and grow talent
Be capable of working independently, but thrive in a team environment
Solid problem-solving ability, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive
EEO Statement: IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
