Program Manager, Assistant

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in an applicable technical/management discipline is required. Master’s degree and professional development including honors, publications, professional licenses, and certifications along with similar evidence of professional accomplishments is desired.

Months/Years of Experience: Minimum of Ten (10) years professional experience in technical/management areas related to the research, development, testing, evaluation, and/or operations of major combat weapon systems. Minimum of Six (6) years applicable program/project management and organizational leadership/supervisory experience. Desired experience to include managing personnel, workforce staffing (recruiting/retention), financial management, reporting, implementing quality standards, life cycle planning, and cost estimating. Desired experience in business development to include opportunity capture planning and proposal development.

Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizen. Security Clearance Required. The applicant must have a thorough understanding of the DoD and/or Department of Navy organization and operations. The applicant must be a motivated self-starter, critical thinker, strategic planner, and proven leader with attention to detail. Candidate must be a team player and have strong demonstrated written/oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications: Expertise with US Navy Weapon Systems and understanding of the overall DoD/Navy systems research, development, testing, evaluation, and acquisition system enterprise, Expertise/Training in DoD Acquisition Policy, Business Development Processes, Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, and Talent Recruiting/Retention/Development Strategies.

Skills Needed: See Required Qualifications

Duties: Duties include personnel mgmt. and recruiting, contract management and compliance, implementation of program controls, financial tracking and management to budget, contract reporting/documentation development and delivery on schedule, customer relations, and strategic business development. Position will be a critical contributor to the ASRI Leadership Team and is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to be a key enabler of reaching company strategic goals.

Comments: Compliance with health mandates as dictated by the contract may be required as a condition of employment. Employees are subject to alcohol and drug testing as a condition of employment.