Senior Program Development Manager

SciTec, Inc.

• $180K — $230K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science.
  • 20+ years of U.S. Government or aerospace industry experience in technical program management.
  • 15+ years in leading the development of capture plans and technical proposals for the DoD or Intelligence Community.
  • Proven track record in leading and winning technical proposals over $50M.
  • Strong writing skills for articulating technical solutions and engaging customers.
  • Excellent relationship-building with customers, teammates, and senior leadership.
  • Active DoD SECRET clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and maintain new program opportunity pipelines within assigned Strategic Campaigns.
  • Lead proposals through a gated milestone process to finalize development or no-bid decisions.
  • Manage proposal efforts, including content development and compliance coordination.
  • Establish and track proposal schedules and budgets for timely content delivery.
  • Create marketing materials to showcase SciTec's capabilities to customers.
  • Brief leadership on new business pipeline status and initiatives.
  • Support pre-award activities, including customer engagement and Agreement on Final Offer (BAFO).
  • Facilitate program kickoffs, staff hiring, and team orientation post-award.

Benefits

  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match.
  • 100% company-paid HSA Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-term Disability insurance.
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan and Discretionary Performance Bonus.
  • Paid Parental Leave and generous Paid Time Off, including Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Pay.
  • Flexible Work Hours.
Full Job Description
SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented business development / capture professional with technical product background and a track record of business growth to serve as a Senior Program Development Manager (PDM) and work to develop business and programs in line with our strategic growth initiatives. This hybrid position is based in our Boulder, Colorado office. The PDM reports to the Executive Director of Program Development and is responsible for identifying, tracking, developing, and capturing new business opportunities within assigned Strategic Campaigns. The PDM leads or actively contributes to proposals. The PDM must be able to perform as an individual contributor and lead teams within a tight schedule environment.

Responsibilities
  • Identify, capture, and maintain program opportunity pipelines and roadmaps within assigned Strategic Campaigns as part of overall corporate strategy
  • Lead assigned opportunities through a gated milestone process, leading to a proposal development effort or a no-bid decision
  • Lead assigned proposal efforts as the Proposal Manager and manage development of proposal content (technical solution, win themes, features/benefits, proof points, graphics, etc.) with the technical team (company and teammates) and proposal compliance content with internal Business Operations organizations (Contracts, Finance, IT, Security, etc.)
  • Develop and track to a proposal schedule, establish and manage the proposal budget baseline, and support other proposal efforts to ensure timely delivery of all required proposal content
  • Develop marketing materials and articulate SciTec's capabilities and solutions to customers and industry partners
  • Brief corporate and portfolio leadership on the status and progress of new business pipeline and initiatives
  • Support pre-award activities including addressing customer questions, BAFO, and teammate engagement.
  • Support just-awarded program standup activities to include kickoff meetings, staff hiring, team orientation and collaborative IT environments
  • Periodic business travel may be necessary to meet with customers and industry teammates and to represent SciTec at tradeshows and conferences.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Master's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science

U.S. Government or aerospace industry experience in technical program management roles of 20+ years

Industry experience of 15+ years leading the development of capture plans and technical proposals in support of Department of Defense or Intelligence Community

Experience in leading business capture and proposal development efforts, including proposal development process and conducting meetings/reviews. Should include experience leading and winning individual technical proposal efforts in excess of $50M.

Possess strong writing skills to articulate and refine our technical and managerial solutions that align with customers' needs

Ability to interact and develop positive relationships with customers, teammates, and company senior leadership

Possess strong team building, time-management, and conflict-resolution abilities

Active DoD SECRET clearance or higher

Preferred Experience and Skills
  • Demonstrated experience working with the U.S. Space Force (USSF), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), U.S. Air Force (USAF), Space Development Agency (SDA), COCOMs, or the Intelligence Community
  • Demonstrated domain expertise in technologies, applications, and operations in one or more of the following mission areas: national security space systems, battle management command and control (BMC2), integrated air and missile defense, or ISR.
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams to develop new capabilities and solutions for US Government customers
  • Demonstrated track record of business development success with US Government customers in national security space arena


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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
  • Flexible Work Hours


The pay range for this position is $180,000 - $230,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

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