MS&A Group ManagerWe have an immediate opening for a
Group Manager (GM) to lead the Company's Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) group based in Huntsville, AL.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and supervise MS&A group to include planning, organizing, and assigning tasks based on team members' strengths and Government project requirements.
- Manage government projects (e.g., contracts, subcontracts, task orders) ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance meet or exceed contractual requirements. Manage group profit and loss.
- Execute company strategy for MS&A and software development. Assess company strategy and update in consideration of AI-assisted modeling and automated analysis, digital engineering & MBSE, digital twin technology, cloud-based simulation, advanced multi-domain mission simulation, DevSecOps and automated software pipelines, AI-assisted software development, containerization and modular microservices architectures, etc.
- Support recruiting, as required, including development of job requisitions, reviewing resumes of potential candidates, interviewing candidates, and making hiring decisions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of professionals, ensuring their development and performance align with organizational goals, government contract responsibilities, and HR guidelines.
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement and allocate resources effectively to optimize team productivity.
- Conduct annual performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support career development for employees within the team.
- Participate in regularly scheduled company meetings, including weekly status meetings, bi-weekly business development meetings, and semi-annual/annual corporate offsite meetings.
- Understand and help implement the President and COO's vision for business development and long-term growth.
- Identify opportunities for business development through progressive marketing / engagement of current customers and develop strategies to secure new contracts.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, related field, or equivalent related experience.
- Minimum of 20 years of experience in leadership and management, with at least 10 years overseeing government projects in modeling, simulation, and analysis.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a focus on delivering results.
- Experience with physics-based, engagement-level, or mission-level simulations.
- Experience in systems engineering and digital engineering integration.
- Knowledge of Monte Carlo analysis, sensitivity analysis, and trade studies.
- In-depth knowledge of government contracting, procurement processes, and compliance requirements.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Active SECRET clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
Desired Qualifications:- Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
- PMP, PgMP, or other relevant program management certifications are highly desirable.
- Experience with DoD simulation frameworks and analytic tools such as AFSIM, STK, MATLAB / Simulink, Python and/or C++ analytic models.
- Mission domain experience in missile systems or integrated fires, integrated air & missile defense, sensor-to-shooter architectures, command an control systems, joint or multi-domain operations.
- Data analytics and software skills.
- Active Top Secret (or TS/SCI) clearance
