Forces To Invent The Future

ManagerPrograms1

$127–191k Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Manager Programs 1 at Forces To Invent The Future. Skills: Program management. Lead delivery of RF Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. Drive program success from proposal to closeout”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance, 10% travel, Extended work in closed, secure areas, Ability to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET and SAP access

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree 5-years or Master's degree 3-years relevant experience, Current SECRET clearance, Prior project/program management experience on DoD or government contracts, Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, Success aligning cross-functional teams, Proven Earned Value Management (EVMS) experience, Ability to establish technical performance baselines and KPIs

Nice to Have

Current TOP SECRET clearance, Existing SAP and/or SCI eligibility, Experience with FFP, CPFF contract types, Business acumen and strategic thinking, Experience leading cross-discipline technical teams, Direct customer-interface experience, Technical background or ability to execute complex development/integration projects, Ability to identify and implement strategic solutions

What You'll Do.

Lead delivery of RF Electronic Warfare (EW) systems

Drive program success from proposal to closeout

Maintain alignment with customers

Cultivate and expand opportunities within customer community

Direct cross-functional teams to meet targets

Manage multiple priorities

consistent communication

Ensure compliance with contract requirements

Develop proposals for follow-on business

and realize risks and opportunities

Deliver concise status reporting

Provide timely escalations to customers and leadership

and enforce program SOW

Oversee compliance with property and information handling requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; External customers; Senior leadership; Internal stakeholders; Suppliers

Communication Scope

Status reporting; Escalations

Process & Methodology

Earned Value Management (EVMS)

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