Senior Program Manager
SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Senior Program Manager to join our team and help lead the LIDS (Low, Slow, Small UAS Integrated Defeat System) program. The selected candidate will help oversee the development, production, and sustainment of a system that is specifically designed to detect, track, identify, and defeat groups 1 to 3 UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems).
What You’ll Do
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of program management skills, including planning, designing, staffing, and tracking progress against goals.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct the execution of the LIDS program, ensuring its successful implementation and delivery.
- Prepare major proposals and make presentations to both existing and potential customers, showcasing the capabilities and advantages of the LIDS program.
- Oversee the training and development of team members, ensuring their continued growth and success.
- Represents the organization as a primary contact with existing customers, and occasionally represents the organization as a primary contact with potential customers.
- Assist senior management in personnel management activities, such as promotions, salary increases, and performance evaluations.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, mathematics, business administration, or a related field with 10+ years of related experience, including 6+ years of program management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Advanced knowledge, application and ability to lead and mentor others in the areas of program life cycle management (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, close out), risk management, budget and financial management (including earned value), staffing and resource management, program governance and compliance.
- Ability to review various types of deliverables in detail and provide constructive feedback to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of submittals.
Ways to Stand Out
- Exceptional program management skills with a successful track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders.
- In-depth experience in the defense industry, specifically in the development and deployment of systems to counter UAS threats.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Familiar with various types of government contracts (CPFF, FFP, CR), funds appropriations (RDT&E, O&M, Procurement), and federal acquisition (DFAR) requirements.
- PMP Certification
What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.
Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $134,000 to $194,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.
Equal Opportunity
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