Senior Technical Program Analyst (SETA)

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (SETA) to support the development and improvement of autonomy across various platforms. The highly motivated candidate will provide leadership and guidance through knowledge, experience, and their ability to effectively manage and oversee current and emerging Research, Development and Technology projects. The candidate will help identify critical warfighter needs, initiate new projects, and provide program management and technical expertise in project execution to deliver impactful capability to the warfighter quickly.

The Senior Technical Program Manager Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA)’s primary responsibilities are to guide and support multiple programs through development and expansion into additional mission sets. Responsibilities will include program management (Cradle-to-grave, cost, schedule and execution), engagements with performers, Program Executive Office (PEO) and Combatant Command (COCOM) partners.  Additionally, this will include leading multi-disciplinary, multi-agency integrated product team and providing critical advice to the Government Program Manager when gaps are identified.  This position will also lead program engagements with multiple Services to foster program integration and operationalization.  

Responsibilities

• Interact with Service or Defense Agency Program Offices to leverage existing capabilities in new and innovative ways and to provide expertise in relevant technical disciplines.
• Provide routine program management support to an RDT&E Program Manager including but not limited to scheduling industry days, coordinating with vendors to develop performance work statements, concept of operations, integrated master schedules, schedule meetings, budget planning, briefing materials, program execution plans etc. 
• Experience in development, test and evaluation of autonomous systems to improve targeting quality data to various platforms. 
• Experience developing and reviewing test plans for both software in the loop and hardware in the loop testing. Including identifying key test objectives, performance metrics, and risks
• Knowledge of DoD kill chains, familiarity and relationships with the stakeholder community with NAVAIR
• Understanding of detailed technical characteristics when it comes to autonomy across heterogenous platforms
• Detailed knowledge and experience with command and control of military communications technologies, specifically data links used on autonomous platforms how they interface, and what their performance capabilities are etc. 
• Experience with rapid prototyping of new or modified military technologies to include program execution, test, and transition management
• Experience with acquisition management of current and future projects, including the total cost, schedule, and performance.
• Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) service contracting and financial execution
• Provides critical support in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency integrated product team of professional acquisition personnel across multiple sites nationwide.
• Leads development of acquisition products and materials in support of transition and transition partner Milestone Decision Authority gates.
• Oversee collaborative development of requirements and programmatic documents (MOUs, SOWs, Project Outlines, etc.) with Service stakeholders such as USAF and USN partners
• Special projects as desired

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI-Eligible - Currently hold an active TS/SCI or have held an SCI and have been debriefed in the last 24 months; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Bachelors in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science or Science
• Knowledge of MS Project and in-depth familiarity with developing, reviewing, and tracking Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and experience developing or reviewing performer EVMS data
• Experience working in a TS/SCI/SAP environment 
• Minimum of 15 years of program management, operational, and analytical experience
•  Proficient in program management, systems engineering, and an in-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: (1) Autonomous systems, (2) Command and Control and/or (3) data links and long-range kill chains
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, excel and/or other equivalent program management tools.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and be independently motivated.
• Travel up to 25% of the time to CONUS and OCONUS locations (Alaska, Hawaii, UK and EUROPE) 
• #LI-ONSITE

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with NAVAIR
• Previously experience with Navy autonomous platforms 
• Previous experience with DARPA's CODE Alogrithms and/or similar autonomy alogrithms
• DAWIA Level 1-3 Certifications 
• Acquisition or government program management experience highly desired
• Self-starter mentality combined with proficiency in supporting execution of DoD projects
• Experience developing MS PPT briefing products and white papers
• Good organizational skills with experience coordinating large meetings both in-person and virtual
• Proactiveness with ability to identify and resolve problems or issues in a timely fashion 
• Previous Navy experience, specifically Air 
• Master’s degree

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.