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Description:
Program Manager to Lead programs related to Military Airborne Communication Mission Payload System Development, System I&T, Platform Installation, Ground and Flight Tests, Air-Worthiness Certifications, with eventual transition into production.
Primary Customer Liaison and are responsible for leading engineering teams, members of GALT Aerospace support organizations, and suppliers to successfully accomplish projects within cost and schedule to the satisfaction of the customer.
Provide support for teams in the field, tracking project financials, and building/nurturing client relationships with US Department of Defense and US aerospace/defense companies.
Skills:
Program management, aerospace, radio frequency, secret clearance, wbs, critical path analysis
Top Skills Details:
Program management, aerospace, radio frequency
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Must Haves
-Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or STEM degree from an accredited institution
-5+ years in Program Management and 10+ years in Engineering and Technical Leadership of successful experience with increasing responsibilities in engineering
-Production or Manufacturing Experience
projects, with some experience in Industry, preferably as a DoD contractor.
-A high level of skill with Microsoft Office tools including MS-Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
-Ability to Lead others in demanding environments complying with and improving processes for ever more effective performance.
-US. Citizenship required
Nice to Haves
-Military &/or Aircraft related System Design and I&T experience
-Experience with small to medium sized programs both in a rapid prototyping and a product development environment.
-10+ Years in Program Management and Technical Leadership
-Familiar with Military Communications Radios LOS and BLOS systems
-SEIT related experience in Military communication systems on Airborne platforms
-Familiar with Airborne Environmental Risks and Certification considerations
-Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environment
-Ability to work in a collaborative environment
-Strong critical and analytical thinking
-Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Graduate Degree in a related STEM discipline
-Advanced studies and Continued Education in Program Management and Technical Leadership
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