Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Program Integrator

Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience OR advanced degree with 7 years of experience
  • Experience managing large, complex programs
  • Familiarity with contract formation and execution
  • Proficient in financial analysis and project management tools
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in various disciplines
  • Ability to prepare cost proposals and management review packages
  • Must possess or be eligible for U.S. security clearance and be a U.S. citizen

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily program execution activities including risk reviews and performance management
  • Utilize metrics to track progress and identify issues early
  • Maintain compliance with contract requirements through accurate documentation
  • Support financial risk processes to meet program goals
  • Ensure fulfillment of business and contractual commitments
  • Track and close program action items with assigned owners
  • Prepare for and coordinate customer program reviews and visits

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical defense systems
  • Engagement in cross-functional teamwork
  • Access to program management best practices
  • Career development opportunities within a large organization
  • Participation in innovative program execution initiatives
Full Job Description
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Integrator will work closely with cross-functional teams, product lines, and key stakeholders to ensure successful program execution. Your focus will be on program integration during key phases such as program startup, and early execution, contributing to the delivery of critical defense systems.

This position involves coordinating efforts across multiple stakeholders, addressing unique challenges, and delivering innovative solutions to meet program objectives. You will support the implementation of program management best practices, maintain execution cadence, and ensure contract deliverables and reporting requirements are met.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Execute daily program cadence (battle rhythm) such as risk review boards, schedule performance management, customer reviews, IPT/CPT reviews, program management reviews (PMRs), staffing reviews, and decision reviews to achieve contract commitments
  • Utilize a robust set of program metrics that accurately measure progress, identifies potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action; lead development of situational awareness charts and performance assessments to enable program success drivers by program leadership teams
  • Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements, and Corporate and Business policies and procedures
  • Directly support the program risk and opportunity process in accordance with specific financial goals and obligations
  • Meet business and contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned program(s) within contractual boundaries and company expectations
  • Capture and track program actions with support from owners to ensure timely closure of actions
  • Coordinate customer program reviews, prepare for customer visits


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Experience working on a large, complex program
  • Experience supporting programs with numerous suppliers
  • Working knowledge of contract formation and execution

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience OR an advanced degree and minimum 7 years of experience is required
  • Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems
  • Experience with cross-functional team execution to include, but not limited to, any combination of the following: Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management (CDRL support) and/or administrative functions
  • Experience preparing cost proposals and/or gate packages for management review.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Active Secret Clearance

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Environment: Office and laboratory settings, requiring occasional use of PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes).

Physical Demands: Ability to work on computers for extended periods and walk moderate distances within facility.

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About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ

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