Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Program Integrator - MACH TB

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or an Advanced degree with 3 years of experience in program management or relevant field.
  • Experience with financial analysis and project management tools.
  • Proficient in MS Office suite.
  • Experience with cross-functional team dynamics across various departments.
  • Ability to prepare cost proposals and management review packages.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to recommend process improvements.
  • U.S. citizenship and Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily program cadence activities including risk management and review meetings.
  • Develop and monitor program metrics for progress measurement and issue identification.
  • Prepare and update documentation in compliance with contract and corporate policies.
  • Support program risk management aligned with financial obligations.
  • Ensure contract deliverables are met in line with company expectations.
  • Track program actions to ensure timely completion.
  • Facilitate customer program reviews and visits.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field focused on hypersonic missile technology.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams providing diverse experience.
  • Role offers a chance to influence program management best practices.
  • Dynamic, fast-paced experimental work environment.
  • Support for ongoing training and professional development.
Full Job Description
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Program Integrator within the Program Management Office (PMO). In this role, you will work closely with portfolio leadership, lead cross-functional teams, engage/support our government customer(s), subcontractors, and key stakeholders to ensure successful program execution. Your focus will be on program integration during key phases such as mission kickoff, early requirements derivation and assigning objectives, supporting assembly, integration, & test (AI&T), conducting mission planning & execution (MP&E), and post-mission data analysis in support of advancing hypersonic missile technology.

This position involves coordinating efforts across multiple stakeholders, addressing unique challenges, and delivering innovative solutions to meet program objectives in a fast-paced, experimental environment. 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/TIM reviews, program management reviews (PMRs), Gate Reviews, 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/mission actions with support from owners to ensure timely closure of actions
  • Support customer program reviews; prepare for customer visits


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Experience & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum of three (3) years of experience are required
  • Experience with financial analysis tools, project management tools and/or systems, and configuration management tools
  • Proficient with MS Office suite
  • 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, Scheduling, Data Management (CDRL support) and/or administrative functions
  • Experience preparing cost proposals and/or gate packages for management review
  • Ability to determine and recommend process improvements and efficiencies
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain clearance


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Experience working on a large, complex program in fast paced environment and cadence
  • Execute programmatic tasks with little supervision to completion
  • Ability to perform and understand technical, strategic and operational alignment tasks
  • Experience ability (to recognize the need) for advance strategic planning
  • Understanding of Intrgated Master schedule and execution
  • Experience supporting programs with numerous suppliers and subcontractor agreements
  • Maintain excellent communication skills with cross functional teams
  • Working knowledge of contract formation and execution
  • Experience working OTA program(s)
  • Experience with missile testing and analysis
  • Ability to travel as required (less than 30%)

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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
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