Project Manager

Ready for What's Next? Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing. Kratos is looking for a mid to senior level Project/Program Manager to support various technical projects and programs.

Kratos provides leading-edge capabilities for communication with satellites. This ranges from factory test to flight, from ground data networking to RF Links - commercial, intelligence, and defense users trust Kratos to solve their most difficult RF problems. For a more complete overview of our capabilities see http://www.kratosdefense.com/ .

The Project Management position is an exciting opportunity based in Colorado Springs, CO that encompasses dimensions of Project Management and leadership with knowledge of Systems Development, Engineering, and Integration. The successful candidate will work directly with the Kratos Space Federal team, including engineering, finance, program management, and business development. Our project managers collaborate with our functional managers to develop long term visions in strategic business pursuits, successfully create solutions for executing programs, and expand our business pipeline by listening and responding to current and potential customer needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead highly technical engineering teams developing various ground based SATCOM equipment
• Manage project technical and business baselines, tracking and estimating budgets and technical progress
• Work with our engineering experts to provide technical advice to our customers on architectures and potential solutions
• Collaborate with functional/resource managers to allocate staff resources and identify resource needs
• Properly manage proprietary and sensitive information and activities
• Interface directly with customers to ensure project requirements are properly defined and delivery expectations are met
• Manage sub-contractors and vendors, as applicable
• Develop and deliver effective customer presentations (design reviews, status reports, kickoff meetings, test plans) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level
• Report on project financial and technical performance to senior management
• Travel as necessary to attend conferences and customer meetings
• Be a strong team player to the project team and to the organization
• Willing to travel to provide customer support (typically 10% CONUS travel)
• Required to either be able to obtain a TS/SCI, or currently have a TS/SCI

• Batchelor of Science in a technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or related degree) and at least 5 years relevant work or 8 years operational experience (willing to consider a range of work and educational levels)
• Willingness to learn, take ownership, and deliver high-quality results in an unstructured environment
• Prior experience in Project Management or Technical Leadership roles.
• Direct experience with Government space acquisition processes and programs.
• Working knowledge of space systems, including ground systems, satellite command and control, RF systems, and system development processes.
• Generating and effectively managing EACs
• Support, build, track, and status project/program schedules
• Track and status project/program budget and execution
• Experience in leading a technical team comprised of a diverse group of engineers across multiple disciplines
• Present programmatic information to team members, management and customers as appropriate
• A self-starter and able to work in a fast paced execution environment, with small and large engineering project teams (an absolute must)
• Excellent written and oral communications skills

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and Experience using MS Project
• Knowledge and Experience using MS Excel & Word
• Atlassian Tools (Jira and Confluence specifically)
• Familiarity with FFP and CP types of contracts
• Experience with Agile program execution methodologies

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Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $150,000-$170,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.