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Program Manager - Cyber Physical
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. Headquartered in Austin, TX we have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Job description
Our client is seeking an energetic person lead one of our Prime contracts with the US Air Force. In this role, you will be responsible for implementation of program plans, execution, and documentation in accordance with customer requirements, policies and guidelines. This task involves monitoring program plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures, organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, and ensuring that program deadlines are met in a timely manner.
To be successful as a Program Manager, you will need to be able to work on tight deadlines, be competent in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel, and have exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Your role will include communication of program strategies, goals and objectives, and supporting of program execution, including tracking of established cost, schedule and performance parameters. A bachelor's degree in a STEM related field of study and at least three (3) years of relevant experience is required for consideration.
Essential Job Functions: Identify innovative approaches to completing the program scope of work in cyber physical sensing
Maintain and monitor program plans, program schedules, and program work hours, budgets and expenditures.
Ensure programs are compliant within established standards of DoD Policies to include Federal Acquisitions Regulations.
Track and manage research programs with external collaborators to include universities and other DoD Organizations.
Create and deliver documents and presentation materials for program. Aid development of technical proposals, assisting with grammar, proofreading, and editing.
Organizing, attending and participating in stakeholder meetings to include preparing necessary presentation materials, documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from those meetings.
Requirements: Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. At least a BS degree in Engineering, Math, Science, or a related discipline, and at least 5 years of related experience. (We have multiple levels associated with this opportunity. Candidates with advanced degrees or varying experience may be considered for alternative classification).
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information: ability to attain a Top Secret clearance.
Prior Program Manager Experience in leading the research, design, development, and testing of information processing hardware such as computer systems, network systems, microprocessors, microcontrollers, microcomputers, firewalls, routers, and circuit designs.
Experience developing mathematical/physics-based algorithms for representing aerospace vehicles, weapon systems, sensor tracking and fusion, electronic warfare (EW) techniques, cyber effects, and communication systems for edge analytics preferable
Experience in coding one or more of the following: C, C , Python, Java, or Kotlin for Android development.
Hands on experience using sensors (accelerometers, gyroscopes, pressure sensors, thermocouples, microscopes, radar, LIDAR, etc.).
Strong understanding of DoD and AF government policies to including Acquisitions. In-depth knowledge of AF Tongue & Quill, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. Diverse engineering work background (multiple disciplines or multiple technologies).
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.