Director of Programs

Overview

The Director of Programs will work with organizational leadership, technical teams, customers, and partners to support successful execution of current programs while contributing to the development of future opportunities.

Responsibilities

Duties of the Director of Programs will include the following:

 

• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned programs, projects, and related activities.• Coordinate program objectives, schedules, resources, milestones, and deliverables.• Lead planning and coordination of testing and evaluation, including objectives, schedules, resources, and readiness reviews.• Oversee test plans, evaluation criteria, data collection, and reporting; communicate findings and recommendations to customers and leadership.• Monitor program performance and identify risks, dependencies, and emerging requirements.• Coordinate activities among program management, engineering, technical, operational, and business teams.• Serve as a senior interface with customers, partners, and other stakeholders as appropriate.• Lead and participate in program reviews, planning sessions, technical discussions, and customer engagements.• Develop and review program plans, briefings, reports, schedules, and other management products.• Support development of budgets, estimates, resource requirements, and execution strategies.• Assist leadership with development and evaluation of new program opportunities.• Support proposal, capture, and business development activities as required.• Provide mentorship and guidance to program and project personnel.• Perform other program leadership responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

The Director of Programs selected should have the following:

 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and significant relevant professional experience.• Demonstrated experience managing technical, operational, or government programs.• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and multiple simultaneous projects.• Experience coordinating technical testing, evaluation, or related program activities.• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.• Ability to interact effectively with senior organizational and customer stakeholders.• Ability to travel as required.

 

Security Requirements:Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for assigned work

 

The Ideal Director of Programs will have the following:

 

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, federal government, research and development, or advanced technology programs.• Familiarity with government contracting, acquisition, technology development, or program execution.• Experience supporting testing and evaluation programs, technical demonstrations, or field activities