Program Manager (Secret) {D}

Position Overview

The Program Manager at ARKA Group's Danbury Mission Technologies is responsible for managing sophisticated Space programs to ensure successful delivery according to cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance requirements. They lead the integrated product team to deliver a product of the highest quality and reliability, and serve as the primary interface with the customer.

Responsibilities

• Planning, direction, and control to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals throughout the program life cycle
• Effective management of a large size Integrated Product Team, resource planning, and financial execution
• Able to recognize and act on new business development opportunities
• Management, oversight and coaching to all direct program Cost Account Managers (CAMs)
• Working with other functional department leaders, defining, prioritizing, and developing program requirements and execution plans
• Maintaining and directing root cause and corrective efforts and failure review boards
• Leading monthly program reviews that identify EAC (estimate at completion) sustainment, financial and schedule performance, risk management burn down, root-cause and corrective action as well as continuous improvement
• Enforcing all processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle
• Understanding and implementing lean process improvement principles
• Interfacing with the Senior Leadership Team, General Management and external customers
• Supporting business development and portfolio managers to enhance sales and provide future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's of science degree in engineering, finance or business management
• 10+ years of experience in the Department of Defense (DoD) and space industry
• 5 - 7 years direct Program Manager experience in managing NRE program development, hardware assembly, integration, and testing related to defense and space projects
• Significant experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work (SOW) and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
• Knowledge of finance, contracts, Bill of Materials (BoM)/pricing, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
• High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with senior management
• Excellent program and time management skills are essential
• Solid understanding of Space Program Management logistics, technical data, and associated deliverables
• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (we will consider candidates who have been debriefed within the past 24 months and who are able to be crossed over within 3 months).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree

Location

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We're close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 13 paid holidays
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Four weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pre-Employment Screenings

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements

This position requires an active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance. Visa Restrictions: No visa sponsorship is available for this position.