Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Senior Program Manager

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $110K — $130K *
Orlando, FL 32828In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Business, or Engineering required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledgeable in MS Project.
  • Working knowledge of Department of Defense Acquisition Framework and milestones.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management essential.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality per government standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end execution of assigned programs, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and quality commitments.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance for predictable program outcomes.
  • Establish and manage program/project objectives, plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Facilitate risk management to identify and mitigate program risks.
  • Communicate program status and performance updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on significant defense projects.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional team interactions.
  • Potential for domestic and international travel.
  • Engagement in root cause analysis and problem-solving of complex issues.
  • Hybrid work schedule available.
Full Job Description
Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager . The Program Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of assigned programs, ensuring cost, schedule, technical, and quality commitments are met in alignment with contractual requirements and internal operating discipline. This role serves as the single accountable owner for program execution, coordinating Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver predictable outcomes.

  • Bachelors degree in Aerospace / Business / Engineering
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management i.e. subordinates through the Division President and/or CEO
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules
  • Must have working knowledge of Department of Defense Acquisition/ Frame- work and associated design milestones.
  • Must have working knowledge of Earned Value Management.
  • Must be adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project.
  • Demonstrates experience in problem solving for complex, multi-skill required issues.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally when needed.
  • Proficient at complex program planning, cost estimating, budgeting, financial tracking, resourcing, and monitoring of short term and long-term multiple-disciplinary teams and project objectives
  • Defines program/project objectives, creates, and maintains program plan/schedule, and directly manages program budget to meet established company and customer objectives.
  • Issues project instructions and controls changes to project scope and designs in compliance with established quality system.
  • Ensures that the program/project team achieves objectives for scheduling, engineering, quality, and cost control.
  • Breaks work down into manageable tasks required to meet the objectives of the program/project and customer, which includes the assigning and/or directing the work of others.
  • Ensures satisfaction of all contractual and Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
  • Establishes a risk management program, and ensures all risks are mitigated.
  • Reports program status and performance, as required by contract or management.
  • Interfaces with the customer and other company personnel on technical, production, and procurement issues.
  • Coordinates the cost estimates (labor & material) associated with out-of-scope activities or future work.
  • Responsible for managing root cause analysis efforts on nonconforming products for assigned projects; troubleshoots problems with production and takes corrective action.
  • Keeps customers informed of program schedules and status.
  • Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data, using computer.
  • Coordinates and leads meetings as required to plan and communicate all aspects of assigned projects.
  • Works with other internal departments to develop a resource allocation plan.
  • Establishes the earned value baseline.
  • Establishes and monitors program metrics.
  • Grows existing programs to increase revenues.
  • Monitors program performance, formulates and takes corrective actions to mitigate deviations to the program plans and alert management of potential problems when necessary.
  • Coordinates with multiple major contractors and/or Government user.
  • Supports subcontractor development efforts, including delivery management.
  • Works within the company to ensure program quality assurance performance.
  • Manages the integration and testing of hardware and software.
  • Works with other internal program managers to help develop a mutual resource allocation plan.
  • Works with contracts personnel to identify out of scope activities and ensure contract deliverables are met.
  • Oversees the receipt, assembly, test, and quality of deliverable hardware to customers.
  • Follows safety precautions.
  • Communicates and represents the Company professionally with all levels of internal and external personnel.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Preferred Skills/Experience
  • Simulation Experience / Background
  • Experience in development of military training systems
  • Experience in military operations, service, and/or military standards
  • Technical understanding of the basic principles of systems engineering for hardware and software based systems
  • Technical ability to read engineering drawings and top level design work products
  • Awareness of software CMMI principles and practices
  • PMP and/or DAWIA level 3 certification in Program Management

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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
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ
KTOS
* Ladders Estimates

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