What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager position at metron?
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: Reston, VA
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Accompanying FSA and HSA options
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Annual Salary Reviews
- Profit Sharing
- 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options
- Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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