About the role

  • Work with engineering and leadership to manage engagements with partners across Federal Government, engineering, WGS and D&I leadership to demonstrate technology advancement aligned with WGS contracts.
  • Be the primary liaison to WGS for heat pipe reactors and promoting technologies.
  • Oversee development of contracts for WGS supporting heat pipe reactors, including collaboration on scope and estimates.
  • PM project delivery and coordinate with team members as relevant.
  • Manage selected subcontractors' contracts to include quality, and budget on deliverables.
  • Communicate program updates with internal leadership, and external partners such as the DOE or DOD.
  • Manage the interface between engineering, testing, and other customer goals.
  • Support technical leaders in the development of the heat pipe development plan.
  • Lead team of engineers from multiple disciplines, supply chain, and technicians to implement heat pipe reactor technology development plans.
  • Establish relationships with partners that meets each party's needs and agreed outcomes.
  • Build capacity and knowledge of each important partner to ensure outcomes by defining lines of communication.
  • Identify partner issues, interests, and concerns to better define program understanding and provide direct technical input/feedback to the engineering team.
  • Maintain partner relationships once established through regular communication activities.

Requirements

  • B. Sc. degree in Engineering or other technical-related area.
  • 10+ years professional experience in Program and Contract management
  • Program and Contract management skills
  • Track record delivering quality on time and within predictable cost controls
  • General knowledge of nuclear industry and related associations.
  • Organizational experience with planning, budgeting, operations and goals.
  • Knowledge of team building, planning techniques, business management principles and practices.
  • Experience developing partner engagement plans in both private and public sectors.
  • Experience with ITAR, technology control plans, CUI and other defense requirements.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
  • Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
  • Employee Referral Program

Job title

Program Manager – Space/Defense

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$130,400 - $163,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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