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Company/Organization: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Position: Management
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 3/25/2024 3:45:37 PM
Description:
Come join our Digital Grid Team and help lead one of SNCs most advanced product lines supporting next generational Command and Control capabilities (C2).
As Director of Programs, you will be responsible for programmatic execution of the Network Communication Systems (NCS) product line. You must have a passion for customers and new business opportunities and support BD in the development and capture/growth strategies. You must be able and willing to influence stakeholders and customers strategies. You will be responsible for all programmatic aspects of your assigned portfolio with specifically focused responsibility for customer relationship, cost, schedule and technical execution, and ensuring overall program performance objectives are achieved. You will be responsible for ensuring program issues and problems are identified, tracked, and resolved.
The NCS Product Line is responsible for developing and deploying SNCs Next Generation Mission System (NGMS), which is a fully integrated software-based system for bi-directional Command and Control (C2) using high fidelity data from all domains to make data accessible in near-real-time to accelerate the decision cycle and automate the kill-chain relative to adversary abilities. You will lead a team of Program Managers and Engineers to drive successful program execution. You will also work side by side with Business Development and Capture Managers to support the BD lifecycle opportunities and develop the win strategy to sell SNC’s Digital Grid portfolio and SNC Tactical Radio Application Extension (TRAX) software for CONUS and OCONUS military customers. Your duties will also include staying current on market trends, analyzing competitors, understanding key customer budgets, and aligning solutions to customer needs. SNC TRAX software is a certified command and control (C2) gateway software application utilized in support of JADC2 and multi-domain operations (MDO). It creates the data fabric that informs decision making through a connected battlefield by seamlessly hosting, translating, and routing mission-critical tactical data information to and from disparate networks.
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.
You will lead a team of program managers and engineers to drive successful program execution. You will also work side by side with Business Development and Capture Managers to support the BD lifecycle opportunities and develop the win strategy to sell SNC’s Digital Grid portfolio and SNC Tactical Radio Application Extension (TRAX) software for CONUS and OCONUS military customers. Your duties will also include staying current on market trends, analyzing competitors, understanding key customer budgets, and aligning solutions to customer needs. SNC TRAX software is a certified command and control (C2) gateway software application utilized in support of JADC2 and multi-domain operations (MDO). It creates the data fabric that informs decision making through a connected battlefield by seamlessly hosting, translating, and routing mission-critical tactical data information to and from disparate networks.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance or a related field
- Relevant experience may substitute for required education
- 1543; years of related experience
- 1043; years of working knowledge and experience with DoD acquisition processes, including 543; years leading competitive captures to win multi-million dollar contracts (>$10M)
- Experience managing a minimum of 30m in active P L with demonstrated program growth year over year
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of program management, science, aerospace and/or engineering programs
- Proficient leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
- Experience with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes. Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes
- Familiarity of innovative methods and technical skills to analyze large volumes of data
- Experience developing account plans and capture plans for new business opportunities
- 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 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
- Familiarity with managing projects requiring Earned Value Management
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to work with senior business and government leaders and to provide leadership within the workplace
- Demonstrated high-energy, tenacious leader who will drive performance and exhibit strong management skills with a high level of emotional intelligence
- Knowledge of the various roles and responsibilities of the U.S. intelligence community organizations
- Background with US Military Operations and specifically Special Operations and/or the US Intelligence Community doctrine
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred:
- Masters degree in Engineering or Management and typically 1543; years of program management experience
- Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
- Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Managing projects using Agile and or spiral development models
- Understanding with application tools and data architectures
- Ability to reinforce the usage application of Corporate PM tools
- Ability to lead PM process tool improvement for the Enterprise
- Ability to keep program management informed of function process changes within project controls
- Ability to enhance program management expertise in the staff
- Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral, written and presentation) and an exquisite attention to detail
- Previous management experience; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
- Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies
- Possess a strategic mindset, linking technical solutions and teammates to customer requirements
- Team oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Working knowledge of US Government budgeting
- Experiencing managing 100m in active P L with demonstrated program growth year over year
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC
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 the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret 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.
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.