Program Manager

About the role

Rincon Research Corporation (RRC) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to work in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment with similarly motivated electrical engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and analysts. The team creates custom digital signal processing solutions and leverages them to make an operational mission impact, focusing on cutting-edge signal processing and geolocation systems for the future.

Responsibilities

• Implement Program Management Rigor for a recently-declared Government Program of Record, working with engineers and teammates to apply Government-recognized best practices across the program lifecycle.
• Manage the integrated master schedule and contract deliverables.
• Develop and manage staffing forecasts based on program priorities.
• Create and deliver communications products.
• Assist in cost, schedule, performance, budget, risk, and communication management.
• Work unsupervised with minimal direction and self-start as required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Current and active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or related field (MBA strongly preferred).
• At least fifteen years of program experience in efforts involving signal processing, geolocation, aerospace, electronic systems, communications, software development, or similar technology developments.
• Program Management Experience in an Acquisition Category (ACAT) 1D acquisition organization.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification in Program Management.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for Government stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills to perform systematic analysis of systems, identify software/hardware/interface issues, and support resolution across the system lifecycle.
• Attention to detail to identify and articulate discrepancy reports outlining issues or bugs with mitigation response deadlines.
• Analytical skills to develop and interpret complex technical requirements and associate them with system engineering milestones.

Preferred Skills

• High-level Government Acquisition Experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Leadership, organizational awareness, and partnering.
• Creative thinking to connect disparate project parts, spot risks early, and resolve roadblocks without disrupting the main schedule.
• Customer service to translate feedback into actionable tasks that align the team with end mission needs.
• Ability to influence and negotiate.
• Flexibility, interpersonal skills, and team-building capabilities.

Location

This position is located at our Chantilly, VA office.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $240,000 to $260,000. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD).
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care.
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan.
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP.
• Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan.
• Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan.