Program Manager II; Clearance Required

Program Manager II (Active Clearance Required)

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting‑edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost‑effective solutions to market.

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high‑performance, cost‑effective, jet‑powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid‑tier defense contractor, we have demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the U.S. military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top‑notch jet‑powered subscale targets has established us as a go‑to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.

At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives.

• Define program/project objectives, create and maintain program plan/schedule, and directly manage program budget to meet established company and customer objectives.
• Issue project instructions and control changes to project scope and designs in compliance with established quality system.
• Ensure that the program/project team achieves objectives for scheduling, engineering, quality, and cost control.
• Break work down into manageable tasks required to meet the objectives of the program/project and customer, which includes assigning and/or directing the work of others.
• Ensure satisfaction of all contractual and SOW requirements.
• Establish a risk management program and ensure all risks are mitigated.
• Report program status and performance, as required by contract or management.
• Interface with the customer and other company personnel on technical, production, and procurement issues.
• Coordinate cost estimates (labor & material) associated with out of scope activities or future work.
• Responsible for managing root cause analysis efforts on nonconforming product for assigned projects; troubleshoot problems with production and take corrective action.
• Keep customers informed of program schedules and status.
• Compile, store, and retrieve production data, using computer.
• Coordinate and lead meetings as required to plan and communicate all aspects of assigned projects.
• Work with other internal departments to develop a resource allocation plan.
• Establish the earned value baseline.
• Establish and monitor program metrics.
• Grow existing programs to increase revenues.
• Monitor program performance, formulate and take corrective actions to mitigate deviations to the program plans and alert management of potential problems when necessary.
• Coordinate with multiple major contractors and/or Government users.
• Support subcontractor development efforts, including delivery management.
• Work within the company to ensure program quality assurance performance.
• Manage the integration and testing of hardware and software.
• Work with other internal program managers to help develop a mutual resource allocation plan.
• Work with contracts personnel to identify out of scope activities and ensure contract deliverables are met.
• Oversee the receipt, assembly, test, and quality of deliverable hardware to customers.
• Follow safety precautions.
• Communicate and represent the Company professionally with all levels of internal and external personnel.
• Other duties may be assigned.

May have supervisory responsibility for support staff as assigned.

$100,000 - $130,000 annually

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