Technical Program Mgr

Technical Program Manager
Herndon VA
Pay From: $150,000 Per Year

MUST
Technical Program Manager
5 years min. of program management experience with electro-optic or laser systems
Systems engineering or related experience
Experience Preparing cost or scope growth proposals
Experienced with Regular review of program actual hours/dollars spent, develop estimates to complete program work scope and compare estimate at complete to contract budget base.
Strong communication and documentation skills
Earned Value Management System experience
Excellent customer interfacing skills
BS engineering, MS engineering preferred

DUTIES
The Technical Program Manager will lead a group of talented engineers to develop new laser transmitter subsystems, lidar systems, and space-based communications systems. You will have primary responsibility for cost, schedule, and delivery for one or more engineering development programs.
Depending upon the program size, you will either serve as the primary customer contact or work in support of a Senior Technical Program Manager who is the primary customer contact.
Working with technical and integrated product team leaders to develop maturation plans for system design concepts that meet program objectives.
The workload will at times include multiple concurrent projects, with a mix of small, quick-turn projects and larger, longer-term projects.
Definition of the program s Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that adequately reflects the contract Statement of Work.
Leadership of the development of the program s Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and/or Plan, including mapping of task dependencies and schedule optimization, as well as inclusion of key milestones and metrics that will be used to track progress.
Regularly review program actual hours/dollars spent, develop estimates to complete program work scope and compare estimate at complete to contract budget base. Prepare return to green plans as necessary.
Prepare cost or scope growth proposals as necessary.
Develop and / or maintain program risk and opportunity registers. Manage program risks and opportunities.
Active collaboration with representatives in the customer organizations to align expectations and priorities toward mission success.
Coordination with Contracts to propose and/or implement contract modifications into updated workplans, as-needed.
Assignment of roles, responsibilities, and tasks to program team members and clear communication of program priorities and goals.
Collaboration with senior management regarding organizational needs and dependencies that are critical for program success; and regular reporting of program cost, schedule, and execution status.
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .