Senior Program Manager

At Trident Systems' Space Electronic Systems (SES) division we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence, and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Senior Program Manager (PM4 internal level) is part of the Program Management Office (PMO) leadership team and will provide mentoring and management to other PMO members, and will manage one or more flight programs. The candidate will have an instrumental role in ensuring the success of the team and of the programs that we execute.

The candidate must be experienced in managing Government programs of a technical nature (electronic systems experience preferred), including OTA and FAR-based contracts with multiple CLINs. The PM is responsible for Cost, Schedule, Risk Management and Customer interface, and is paired with a Lead Systems Engineer who will manage technical execution. If you're looking for the ability to make meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment, this could be the position for you.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or engineering (preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in program management
• PMP Certification required
• Strong financial management and planning skills
• Deep knowledge of Government contract types (including OTA and FAR-based)
• Experience managing product development programs, including design, development, procurement, prototype and production elements
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Physical Requirements:

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if requested, to assist individuals with disabilities in fulfilling these essential functions, as long as doing so does not cause undue hardship.

• Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery for a majority of the shift.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the shift.
• Must be able to occasionally move materials and/or equipment weighing up to 15 pounds
• This role will primarily work in an office with high activity. Ideal candidates will be comfortable in a bustling, fast-paced environment.

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruiting@tridsys.com.

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)