Program Manager, Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI) is recruiting for the Potomac River Test Range (PRTR) contract in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division's non-explosive open air and indoor test, evaluation, and experimentation for the Test and Evaluation Division (E40) within the Gun and Electric Weapons Department.  

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in an applicable technical/management discipline is required. Master’s degree and professional development including honors, publications, professional licenses, and certifications along with similar evidence of professional accomplishments is desired.  

Months/Years of Experience:  Minimum of Ten (10) years professional experience in technical/management areas related to the research, development, testing, evaluation, and/or operations of major combat weapon systems. Minimum of Six (6) years applicable program/project management and organizational leadership/supervisory experience. Desired experience to include managing personnel, workforce staffing (recruiting/retention), financial management, reporting, implementing quality standards, life cycle planning, and cost estimating. Desired experience in business development to include opportunity capture planning and proposal development. 

Required Qualifications:  U.S. Citizen. Security Clearance Required. The applicant must have a thorough understanding of the DoD and/or Department of Navy organization and operations. The applicant must be a motivated self-starter, critical thinker, strategic planner, and proven leader with attention to detail. Candidate must be a team player and have strong demonstrated written/oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:  Expertise with US Navy Weapon Systems and understanding of the overall DoD/Navy systems research, development, testing, evaluation, and acquisition system enterprise, Expertise/Training in DoD Acquisition Policy, Business Development Processes, Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, and Talent Recruiting/Retention/Development Strategies.  

Skills Needed:  See Required Qualifications

Duties:  Duties include personnel mgmt. and recruiting, contract management and compliance, implementation of program controls, financial tracking and management to budget, contract reporting/documentation development and delivery on schedule, customer relations, and strategic business development. Position will be a critical contributor to the ASRI Leadership Team and is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to be a key enabler of reaching company strategic goals. 

Comments: Compliance with health mandates as dictated by the contract may be required as a condition of employment. Employees are subject to alcohol and drug testing as a condition of employment.