Program Manager (Navy TACAIR)

DescriptionKforce has a client in San Diego, CA that is looking for a Program Manager (Navy TACAIR) to lead various Department of Defense customers in the development, integration and demonstration of advanced communications and networking technologies onto airborne platforms - driving long term growth for these business areas. This role will oversee and manage all aspects of project execution and provide strategic guidance through all phases of development while ensuring that warfighter needs and requirements are integrated into our solutions. Our work focuses on DoD network and tactical communications providing a variety of communications abilities to USN and USMC platforms including tactical data links, line-of-sight and beyond line-of-sight radios, and crossbanding of IP data.Duties:* Create and maintain strong working relationships with partners, customers, and industry stakeholders to expand our various airborne platform Business Areas* Insert focus on fixed and/or rotary wing tactics into system demonstration and experimentation* Deliver innovative software, network, and hardware solutions to the that enhance network and IP-based communications* Ensure cost, schedule, and technical requirements are met for all projects within the portfolio* Work alongside engineering teams to optimize exchange of key metrics and resolve roadblocks* Incorporate real-world operators into our development process to understand needs and requirements from an end-user point of view* Provide input for strategic growth of the portfolio through project planning and proposals* Drive strategic growth across your business area* Ensure system development environment and system attributes align with DoD security requirements* Participate in demonstration planning with customers, engineering teams, and overarching experiment managers* Execute technical demonstrations* Oversee critical system integration and field events meet system objectives and customer expectationsRequirements* Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field of study or Bachelor's degree with related experience in an Engineering field* 8-10 years of hands-on experience in designing, development and implementing technical systems* Experience managing various projects and leading teams in the engineering development, testing and deployment of complex systems* Experience with DoD R&D process and life cycle management* Working knowledge and experience with military networking systems* Understanding of system test process including experience producing test plans and procedures* Familiarity with Agile development and professional SW development environments* Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and has the ability to think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position* Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified informationNice to have:* Management degree, MBA, or similar certification (such as PMP)* Experience with military airworthiness certification* Experience leading development of software-based systems* Experience with platform areas* Understanding of networking and network troubleshooting* Bombers, Tankers and Airlift (Air Force)* TACAIR* Rotary Wing* Ship based networks, TDLs, and Weapons SystemsJob TypeDirect HireCompensation170000 - $205000