MS&A Group Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise MS&A group to include planning, organizing, and assigning tasks based on team members' strengths and Government project requirements.
• Manage government projects (e.g., contracts, subcontracts, task orders) ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance meet or exceed contractual requirements.
• Manage group profit and loss.
• Execute company strategy for MS&A and software development.
• Assess company strategy and update in consideration of AI-assisted modeling and automated analysis, digital engineering & MBSE, digital twin technology, cloud-based simulation, advanced multi-domain mission simulation, DevSecOps and automated software pipelines, AI-assisted software development, containerization and modular microservices architectures, etc.
• Support recruiting, as required, including development of job requisitions, reviewing resumes of potential candidates, interviewing candidates, and making hiring decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of professionals, ensuring their development and performance align with organizational goals, government contract responsibilities, and HR guidelines.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement and allocate resources effectively to optimize team productivity.
• Carry out annual performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support career development for employees within the team.
• Participate in regularly scheduled company meetings, including weekly status meetings, bi-weekly business development meetings, and semi-annual/annual corporate offsite meetings.
• Understand and help implement the President and COO's vision for business development and long-term growth.
• Identify opportunities for business development through progressive marketing / engagement of current customers and develop strategies to secure new contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, related field, or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in leadership and management, with at least 10 years overseeing government projects in modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a focus on delivering results.
• Experience with physics-based, engagement-level, or mission-level simulations.
• Experience in systems engineering and digital engineering integration.
• In-depth knowledge of Monte Carlo analysis, sensitivity analysis, and trade studies.
• In-depth knowledge of government contracting, procurement processes, and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Active SECRET clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• PREFERRED: Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• PMP, PgMP, or other relevant program management certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience with DoD simulation frameworks and analytic tools such as AFSIM, STK, MATLAB / Simulink, Python and/or C++ analytic models.
• Mission domain experience in missile systems or integrated fires, integrated air & missile defense, sensor-to-shooter architectures, command an control systems, joint or multi-domain operations.
• Data analytics and software skills.
• Active Top Secret (or TS/SCI) clearance.