Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace is seeking a mid-level Program Manager to lead multiple small-scale programs focused on enhancing and sustaining a defense communications network that provides multi-level secure conferencing capabilities. This role involves managing approximately 3-4 concurrent efforts, each valued at ~ $5M, that address capability upgrades, technology insertions, and design re-spins driven by component obsolescence or evolving mission needs.
Requirements
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- 5-8 years of experience in program or project management in the aerospace, defense, or government contracting sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to lead small- to mid-sized technical programs involving hardware and software deliverables.
- Familiarity with defense communication systems, particularly those involving classified or multi-level secure networking.
- Working knowledge of secure voice, VoIP, of IP-based communications systems used in defense environments.
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements (e.g., RMF, STIGs).
Responsibilities
- Manage program execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring timely delivery of updates and design refreshes.
- Work closely with engineering to oversee hardware/software re-spins, capability upgrades, and insertion of replacement components due to obsolescence.
- Coordinate internal resources and suppliers across multiple disciplines including systems engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, and test.
- Apply standard program controls such as risk and issue management, configuration control, and Earned Value Management (as applicable).
- Ensure all updates and deliveries meet cybersecurity, multi-level security (MLS), and interoperability requirements for classified communications systems.
- Support the preparation of technical and cost proposal for contract modifications, follow-on efforts, or related new work.
Other
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
- PMP certification or equivalent training in program management.
