Principal Program Manager

About the Team:

STR’s Analytics & C2 Division researches and develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our team consists of passionate and motivated engineers and scientists with advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to mature implementation to improve mission success of our customers.

The Signals Exploitation and Tracking (SET) Group in the Analytics Division focuses on applying machine learning, statistics, estimation, and information theory algorithms for target tracking, signals exploitation, and system resource management.

The Role:

As a Principal Program Manager (PM) in the SET group, we are looking for a leader who is passionate about problem solving and working on some of the hardest national security problems. The PM will lead a portfolio of research and development programs, specifically focused on delivering advanced algorithm and software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This work includes managing all program phases, from marketing and business capture to all phases of contract execution. The PM will also work closely with Government customers, support organizations, and transition partners to ensure the success of each program. The PM will collaborate with business operations, security and IT functions to enable successful program execution.  The PM will also likely collaborate across technology and solution divisions across the company to provide complete solutions to customer needs.  

Who You Are:

• Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience working with Government contracts or program management of research and development programs
• Experience in managing technical projects, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, schedule generation, financial analysis/reporting, and resource management
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Successful experience in leading and managing multi-discipline teams and mentoring less experienced staff
• Strong presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

Even Better:

• Master’s Degree
• Prior experience in a leadership role of a technical program for the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community
• Experience working with Space Systems and intelligence products
• Experience spanning all project phases, from ideation to technology research and product development
• Working knowledge of DoD and IC missions and acquisition processes
• Technical breadth and a demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple, technically diverse programs and teams
• Entrepreneurial spirit and eager to engage in technical marketing and business development

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $187,000 - $257,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.