Ready for What’s Next? At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.

Come join a dynamic and engaging work environment as a Project Manager within the Kratos Cybersecurity Services business unit. Collaborate with Cybersecurity experts and other Project Managers to plan, procure, and execute projects. This role is responsible for coordinating internal and customer resources to successfully deliver project scope within the defined timeline and budget.

Responsibilities:

• Works with cybersecurity technical staff to create and execute project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Successfully balances multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Efficiently and competently manages project/program problem resolutions (e.g., scope-creep, changed requirements, missed deadlines, etc.)
• Reviews deliverables prepared by project/program teams prior to client delivery.
• Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Manages project budget.
• Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for the project.
• Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
• Analyzes and forecasts project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.
• Understands the difference between Time & Materials (T&M) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts, as well as basic revenue models, P/L, cost-to-completion projections, and makes decisions accordingly.

1. Minimum 5 years’ experience managing IT/Technical projects
2. PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification required
3. Demonstrated project management and leadership skills
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Good interpersonal skills to interact with management and team members

Desired Skills and Experience

Background in financial analysis preferred

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Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.
Job Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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From: Kratos Defense