Program Manager

Rincon Research Corp.

• $165K — $210K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Current TS/SCI clearance
  • MBA or related degree
  • 15 years of program experience in signal processing, aerospace, or related technologies
  • Strong communication skills for engaging governmental stakeholders
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Implement program management rigor to governmental programs
  • Manage integrated master schedules and contract deliverables
  • Forecast staffing needs based on program priorities
  • Develop and deliver communication products for stakeholders
  • Assist in managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk throughout the program lifecycle

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance
  • Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Immediate participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Employer contributions to the ESOP and 401(k) Plan
  • Employer matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan
  • Discretionary employer contributions to the 401(k) Plan
Full Job Description
Rincon Research Corporation (RRC), an employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to work in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment with similarly motivated electrical engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and analysts who are collectively responsible for creating custom digital signal processing solutions and leveraging them to make an operational mission impact.

What are the primary responsibilities in the Program Manager position?

Core responsibilities include implementing Program Management Rigor to a recently-declared Government Program of Record working with engineers and other teammates in carrying forward Government-recognized best practices across the program lifecycle. Other tasks include managing integrated master schedule, managing contract deliverables, developing and managing the forecast for staffing based on program priorities, developing and delivering communications products, and in general, assisting in cost, schedule, performance, budget, risk, and communication. The ability to work unsupervised with minimal direction and the ability to self-start is a must.

What required background will make you successful?

  • US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
  • Current TS/SCI Clearance
  • Master of Business Administration or related field
  • At least fifteen years program experience in efforts involving signal processing, geolocation aerospace, electronic systems, communications, software development, or similar technology developments
  • Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) to Government Stakeholders
  • Problem-solving skills: Ability to perform systematic analysis of systems to identify software, hardware, and interface issues and support resolution across the system lifecycle is crucial
  • Attention to detail: Ability to identify and articulate discrepancy reports outlining issues or bugs with mitigation response deadlines
  • Analytical skills: Ability to develop and interpret complex technical requirements and associate those to system engineering milestones within the development lifecycle


Preferred skills:

  • High level Government Acquisition Experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Leadership, organizational awareness, and partnering
  • Creative Thinking: Ability to connect disparate project parts to spot risks early and fix roadblocks without breaking the main schedule
  • Customer Service: Ability to translate customer/user feedback into tasks that keep the team focused on end mission needs
  • Ability to influence and negotiate
  • Flexibility, interpersonal skills, team building


Where is the position located?

This position can be located at our Chantilly, VA office or our Tucson, AZ Headquarters.

*The likely salary range for this position is $165,000 to $210,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

What benefits does RRC offer?

  • 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
  • Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
  • Immediate participation and vesting in the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
  • Employer contributions to RRC's ESOP
  • Employer matching contributions to the company's 401( k) Plan
  • Employer discretionary contributions to the company's 401(k) Plan


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