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Org Code: 6.200.110.10.20 Salary Range: $130k-$195k
Justification: Program Manager required for the US Army CH-47 Hydraulics Trainer Program. Programs will not be successful without this critical position filled.
Must have working knowledge of Department of Defense Acquisition Framework and associated design milestones. Must be adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project. Demonstrates experience in problem solving for complex, multi skill required issues. Technical ability to read engineering drawings and top level design work products. Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, and flexible. Ability to handle complex program planning, cost estimating, budgeting, financial tracking, resourcing, and monitoring of short term and long term multiple- disciplinary teams and project objectives. Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously within common processes and procedures. Experience interacting with senior military and Government personnel. Experience in development of military training systems and especially Naval training systems. Awareness of Software CMMI principles and practices. Experience in military operations, service, and/or military standards. Experience in development of military training systems. BS or equivalent in Engineering; will consider other related scientific or technical discipline with strong engineering background. At least twelve (12) years of specialized experience and management responsibility of teams in technical disciplines related to the requirements.
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Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid Time-Off (PTO) Holidays Education Reimbursement
Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.
The Program Manager is responsible for leading one or more program managers and/or teams of associated technical specialists in concept formulation, planning, design, production, testing, fielding and sustainment of simulation devices and services. Responsible for leading a team of multi-disciplinary people to accomplish business objectives within scheduled time constraints while meeting all the customer requirements. Strong customer relationship and customer expectation management skills are a must. Responsible to develop and manage approved program plans that include work break down structures, integrated master schedules, manpower plans, baseline budgets & Estimate at Completes (EACs), Key Performance Indictors.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.