RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs to ensure project contractual work products are delivered on time and within budget.
Manages subcontracts for critical components supplied by partners.
Provide for an additional program interface with customers and the internal engineering and production team.
Assists with the development of the performance measurement baseline and monitors execution, including establishment of and routine reporting on the technical performance, financial status, and program risks and issues.
Identifies program problems and issues, and coordinates with the Program Manager, functional managers and customers to obtain solutions.
Reviews reports and briefings prepared by staff for quality and compliance to contract requirements.
Provides oversight and management of supplementary technical instructions from the customer.
Supports execution of program reviews (quarterly travel anticipated).
Prepares and delivers formal briefings.
Complies with quality assurance and security procedures in the performance of duties. REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated project leadership in a related engineering development and/or production program.
Integrated hardware and software systems with a high degree of complexity. Knowledgeable of defense contracting and finance, including Earned Value (EIA-748).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Experienced with MS Office and related software applications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.