Department Head

Overview

We are currently seeking a Department Head who can coordinate internal resources and sub-contractors for the successful execution of projects for the C2 Automation and Test. Needs to have a solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in Test and Evaluation, System Development and/or System Engineering of communication and/or combat systems.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Development and/or System Engineering of communication and/or combat systems with knowledge of the associated DoD policies, procedures and processes required for proper implementation of project plans and milestones.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility and execution realism.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate techniques.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation to include detailed project plans to monitor and track progress of assigned projects.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques and communicate/report project status and needs to management and associated clients.
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders of assigned projects.
• Execute management functions across various clients and funding vehicles as required/assigned by management.
• Develop existing staff capabilities, perform hiring and staff management functions in accordance with company policies.
• Provide guidance to team members and monitor their performance, discipline and attendance on regular basis.

Verbal Communications:

• Ability to concisely articulate situations, needs and requirements with management, assigned staff and customers.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

Written Communications:

• Clear translation of thoughts into technical reports. plans and correspondences in methods acceptable to industry standards.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail when formulating written products/ correspondence.

Qualifications

Skills / Qualifications:

Five plus (5+) years of relevant experience with any of the following:

• DoD Test and Evaluation
• DoD Program Acquisition and Management
• DoD Software Development

Customer Interface Activities: Establish, maintain and manage relationships with clients and sub-contractors.

Project Management / Staff Supervision Tasks:

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Develop processes and plans for staff technical and professional capabilities growth.
• Assign project leads and work with subordinates to formulate team composition to ensure successful service delivery.

Work Schedule:

• 9/80
• Must have ability to work within company and customer schedule requirements which may vary depending on criticality and necessity of a given task.

Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally by automobile or air on a frequent basis.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• BS Information Systems, Information Technology desired or equivalent experience

Required Certifications: Desired PMP Certification

Pay Range: $110,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually, DOE

U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance:

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance, and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer