In this Sr. Program Manager role, you will lead the effort to capture and execute Department of Defense Spaced Based ISR programs. You will be on the forefront of SN - Cs push to engage new customers, and bring our EO/ IR wide area motion imagery technology to improve the DoD's ability to perform ISR from low earth orbit. In addition, you will adapt this technology to perform complimentary space domain awareness missions. This role will be high energy, customer facing, and represent a strategic ... more details
In this Sr. Program Manager role, you will lead the effort to capture and execute Department of Defense Spaced Based ISR programs. You will be on the forefront of SNCs push to engage new customers, and bring our EO/IR wide area motion imagery technology to improve the DoD's ability to perform ISR from low earth orbit. In addition, you will adapt this technology to perform complimentary space domain awareness missions. This role will be high energy, customer facing, and represent a strategic growth area for SNC. You will be responsible for aligning the technical team, business development team, and executive program team to develop and execute a strategy to grow this business over the next 5 years. SNC will support our growth in the area thru strong investments in the technology needed to make compelling offerings to the DoD mission set.
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Learn more about IAS
Responsibilities:
- Lead SNC's overall effort to identify, develop, and capture new DoD programs in the space domain
- Work with the Director and Senior Vice President of programs, and VP of business development to develop a 1 year and 5 year strategy to grow SNCs space domain business
- Lead SNC's engagement with multiple DoD acquisition offices including USAF, USSF
- Attend industry day events, conferences, and 1 on 1 engagements to gain knowledge of the space based ISR mission
- Develop competitive solutions for space based ISR mission set
- Lead responses to DoD requests for information, and requests for proposals
- Develop strategic partnerships with industry partners
Must Haves:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, or technical related discipline
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
- Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
- Mastery of the ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations
- Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines.
- Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes. Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.
DoD space domain experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Strong customer ties in DoD space mission capabilities
- Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and experience in Special Access Programs
- Familiarity and awareness of emerging technologies relevant to business unit growth through customer engagement and attendance at industry related conferences
- Ability to ensure alignment between business unit pursuits & programs, strategic campaigns, focused capture efforts, and BA level Technology Leadership
- Relevant experience engaging new potential customers, and collecting and developing requirements for new programs
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following disciplines: Business development, capture management, program management, science and engineering programs, acquisition processes, opportunity identification and qualification
- Possess a strategic mindset, linking technology and business
- Demonstrated ability to work with senior business and government leaders and to provide leadership within the workplace
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non-technical audiences
Preferred:
- 18+ years of relevant experience
- Deep understanding and relationship with DoD advanced technology organizations and leaders
- Advanced knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
- Previous management experience: ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee staffing development and maintenance
- Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose.
- Possess a strategic mindset, linking technology and business
- Team oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets
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Estimated Starting Salary Range: $159,430.15 - $219,216.46. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
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