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Salary: USD 161,016 - 265,202 / annual
Voyager Technologies is seeking a Director of Advanced Technology Programs to lead all phases of program execution for the Strategic Systems Division's Advanced Technology programs portfolio (Technology Readiness Level/Maturity Readiness Level 1-5). This role manages a team of program management personnel and oversees the development and maturation of advanced technologies for insertion into future production opportunities. The Director will also oversee internal research and development programs and work with the Strategic Systems Division CTO to build the technology pipeline through new program captures.
The position reports to the VP Programs, Propulsion Controls, Strategic Systems Division (based in Folsom, CA) and is located in Reno, NV. The role requires deep understanding of the Voyager technology portfolio, experience operating in restricted-access secure program environments, and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization and with other Voyager operating companies to identify mission-relevant technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, direct, and monitor projects to maintain work scope, schedule, and budget; own project-level profit and loss
- Define, generate, and review project management materials
- Coordinate with peers to ensure engineering, manpower, production, and facilities resources are available
- Provide direction to assigned project staff on budgeting and program execution
- Identify and proactively escalate program risks and issues
- Serve as primary customer contact for project information
- Pursue follow-on and new business opportunities with customers
- Participate in customer meetings, peer reviews, and problem-solving sessions
- Support internal and external program and pursuit reviews
- Conduct Executive Management Programs Reviews (EMPRs) and quarterly Comprehensive Estimate At Completion (CEACs) meetings
- Ensure compliance with Voyager Quality Management System policies and procedures
The ideal candidate will interact with and influence executive-level management, communicate effectively through oral and written presentations, and coordinate all phases of program execution from inception through contract closeout.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, Operations, or related technical fields (Master's Degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered)
- Minimum 10 years of direct program management experience with Department of War (DoW)
- Extensive knowledge and experience with controllable solid propulsion (CSP) capabilities and technologies
- Demonstrated experience partnering with business development, proposal management, program management, program finance, planning/scheduling, control account management, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality assurance, and human resources
- Understanding of technical, cost, and schedule impacts on programs; ability to adjudicate at reviews and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) signoffs
- Understanding of business development and capture strategies
- Excellent communication skills (spoken and written) for program teams, company management, business partners, and customers
- Ability to multi-task in a highly collaborative team environment
- Proven critical thinking ability applied to technical engineering problem-solving and management planning
- U.S. Citizenship required (federal contract eligibility)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
- Must comply with ITAR regulations
- Ability to travel approximately 20-35% as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to lead a large, geographically diverse organization
- Knowledge of DoW development best practices, including production and delivery of space hardware
- Ability to excel at operating at a fast pace in diverse technical and programmatic environments
