Metron
National security
SeniorManager
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“Senior Manager at Metron. Skills: Research and development, Program management, Customer relations. Manage research and development projects. Manage customer relations”
Industry & Context.
Principled approach
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 years defense programs experience, Technical management experience, Program management experience, US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
Nice to Have
Graduate degree in technical field, Knowledge of Navy/DoD R&D processes, Knowledge of DoD systems, Knowledge of DoD acquisition, Familiarity with equipment deployment, Familiarity with equipment testing, Prior active military service, Comparable experience supporting military
What You'll Do.
Manage research and development projects
Manage customer relations
Establish program objectives
Establish program plans
Interact with customer base
Manage research scientists
Manage software developers
Deliver products to clients
Identify new customers
Define work objective
Specify product capabilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Customer base interaction; Work with Division VP; Work with Division Directors
Communication Scope
Customer interaction
Process & Methodology
Program management
Full Job Description
About Metron Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings. Responsibilities include management of research and development projects, as well as customer relations and program management. Knowledge of Navy/DoD research and development processes and organizations, DoD systems, DoD acquisition as well as familiarity with equipment deployment and testing are helpful. Duties include, but are not limited to: Working directly for Division Manager. Establishing current and future program objectives and plans. Regularly interacting with customer base, up to the SES/Flag/General Officer level. Leading and overseeing multiple aspects of R&D projects related to US DOD programs. Managing teams of research scientists and software developers and successfully delivering products to clients. Working with Division VP and Division Directors to identify new customers, and to plan, formulate, and write proposals. This will include defining the objective or purpose of the work, estimating costs and specifying the capabilities of the product to be delivered. Desired Qualifications: A graduate degree in technical field (e.g., mathematics, engineering, physical sciences, or operations research). A minimum of 10 years of defense programs experience in the areas of research and development to include technical and program management experience with industry or government. Prior active military service or comparable experience providing direct support to the military is a plus. US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED Position Location: R
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