Talentwerx - Kent, WA

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Senior
Kent, WA

About the position

At EXPANSIA, we are focused on partnering with America's top companies to acquire new talent with speed, accuracy, and a differentiated pricing model. We pride ourselves in acquiring top talent to ensure our clients' competitive advantage. Our client is an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. The position of Program Manager and Acquisition Support is a full-time role based in Kent, WA, with an immediate start date. The successful candidate will oversee the development, design, and production of a Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition program at the contracted vendor location. This role requires a senior professional who can provide recommendations to the program office to ensure that the vendor is on track to deliver the system on schedule and within budget while meeting key performance parameters. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and technical expertise in developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software. The candidate will apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. This position is critical for supporting the development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions, and the candidate will be expected to lead and solve problems as part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. The proposed salary range for this position is $180,000-$210,000, influenced by various factors including prior work experience, specific skills, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility EXPANSIA allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives, and we offer competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical expertise.
  • Assists acquisition planning and drafting technical requirements and documents.
  • Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified to meet project goals.
  • Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables.
  • Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed.
  • Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects -ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources.
  • Aids in the development of a Monthly Status Report on all support efforts including updates in status and performance, major activities, challenges and opportunities, deliverables, and contractor performance.
  • Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings.
  • Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition.
  • Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government management on design challenges, supply chain and production challenges, delivery, and integration, and supports system program reviews.
  • Works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.
  • Oversees the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
  • Translates complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action.
  • Communicates clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance and SAP eligible.
  • Master's Degree with Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience on space development programs for the DoD or IC.
  • No less than five (2) total years of experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment, with at least one (1) year of that total being within the past 5 years.
  • Experience in the development and fielding of satellite systems through assembly, integration, and test.
  • Experience with Space Vehicle and subsystem integration.
  • Experience in DoD acquisition management.
  • Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs.
  • Experience analyzing and developing contract data requirements lists and deliverables.
  • Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.

Nice-to-haves

  • Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience on space development programs in the DoD or IC.
  • Experience in production management and/or industrial engineering to include assessing availability and lead-time in ordering required parts, production facilities, production timelines, and manufacturing readiness.
  • Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
  • Experience as a SETA in a government program office.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping.
  • Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs
  • Income protection
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement and savings programs
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