Senior Technical Program Manager

Location: Melbourne, FL (onsite)

About the Role

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles, and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily execution of multiple programs within contract requirements to ensure cost, schedules, and performance goals are met.
• Lead all meetings and the integrated product and/or project team (kick-off through project close).
• Provide interface, communication, and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts.
• Lead and/or support bid and proposal activities.
• Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities, ensuring requirements of the request for proposal are met.
• Actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development.
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations while adhering to government regulatory guidance.
• Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services.
• Regularly report program status to senior management.
• Formally identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle.
• Obtain management approval prior to making decisions that may impact established program, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Ensure the overall execution of material on schedule and on budget for a business area.
• Collaborate on various tasks with project teams, including Engineering changes.
• Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident.
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis (e.g., earned value management system).
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution.
• Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer.
• Coordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations.
• Assure contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies (e.g., federal acquisition regulations).

Requirements

• 7+ years of technical program management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a STEM-related field.
• Technical/engineering background; experience in engineering design, analysis, or systems.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience.
• DoD experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
• Solid leadership and management skills.
• Experience in product development, including proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis.
• Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain management.
• Strong problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling, and budget control.
• Ability to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization.
• Program Management certification preferred (e.g., PMP or DAU).
• U.S. Citizenship required; active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine, life and disability insurance, and legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Professional development and skill enhancement programs.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, and paid parental leave.
• Community service hours.

Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

Schedule

9/80 work schedule.