National Security Space SMC Programs Manager

Location: Anaheim/Huntington Beach, CA 92801 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Project/Program Management Relevant Work Experience: More than 15 Years Reference Code: 81528.1072 The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, 68% of those hires are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to help the war effort in 1942, four months after Pearl Harbor. We're proud of our heritage from those early days and the can-do attitude and spirit of dedication to the nation's welfare that is still a major element of our culture. National Security Space SMC Programs Manager Description:Programs Manager and site coordinator for APL activities at Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB CA. Act as the Laboratory Manager in support of APL activities supporting SMC's organizations. Be the principal interface with the SMC sponsor and translate sponsor's needs to technical tasks for new and existing efforts. Manage an office near or collocated on SMC/Aerospace property. Plan, lead, and support sponsor engagement activities to: 1. Educate the sponsor, Aerospace, and supporting contractors on APL capabilities; 2. Identify sponsor's critical challenges and potential critical contributions by APL to those challenges; 3. Maintain current SMC relationships and secure expanded relationships; 4. Secure funded activities via task orders. Coordinate tasks requiring the talents of multiple APL staff members and external participants, integrate and deliver JHU/APL products, prepare annual project plans, manage contractual and fiscal aspects of the project, manage subcontracts and consultants, perform individual analyses as required, and interface with JHU/APL group supervisors to ensure staffing of tasks and the timely delivery of products. Support proposal activities responsive to the needs of the national security space community. Support the development of program plans, integrated master plans, and schedules for select proposals. Provide capture support for select proposals. Lead assessment of critical contributions and sponsor critical challenges and perform other tasks as delegated by the NSS Director and Deputy Director. Provide input to business area plans and artifacts.Qualifications:Required:B.S. or equivalent in engineering discipline, astronomy, math, physics, or physical science, Masters degree in technical or management discipline, and at least 15 years experience with demonstrated success in aerospace environment. Demonstrated skills planning and coordinating program/project and business development initiatives. Demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders and to provide leadership within the workplace; demonstrated people management skills; excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills. Working knowledge of DoD/IC space and acquisition organizations (especially SMC), spacecraft, space environment, and space systems. Experience supporting complex proposals in a competitive environment for DoD/IC organizations. Candidate must be eligible for top secret DoD clearance requiring background investigation.Desired:PhD in applicable field. 20 years of experience in program/project management positions showing increasing levels of responsibility. Military or DoD civilian experience acquiring, fielding, or operating space, missile, or sensor systems. Currency in professional organizations (e.g., AIAA, IEEE, etc.) and publications reflecting skills and accomplishments are desirable. Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 81528Company URL: http://www.jhuapl.edu/Company Profile:The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce. 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