Technical Deputy Program Manager - Northern VA - (VAXCOM)

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Job Description:

Join Vaxcom Services LLC and be part of a committed team of professionals working together to have a positive impact on our nation's national security. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction in every action and communication. If that matches your value system, Vaxcom Services LLC offers the opportunities and work environment where you can thrive and advance in your career.

Vaxcom Services LLC (a Parsons company) is looking for a talented Technical Deputy Program Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to serve in a leadership role and as a technical advisor on a large, complex Electronic Warfare (EW) program that provides specialized expertise in counter unmanned aerial systems (cUAS) to a sensitive sponsor.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing daily management, leadership, direction, and oversight to a team of technical officers supporting a large complex EW program at a sensitive facility. This will include:
  • performance management to address less than satisfactory performance.
  • providing constructive tactful performance related feedback, mentoring, coaching, and guidance to address and improve team/individual performance.
  • working closely with both Sponsor and company leadership to address performance issues of team members by appropriately documenting and counseling when needed.
• Providing technical expertise and guidance in EW and cUAS to the team and to the Sponsor in support of program/business objectives.
• Solving a variety of program/business problems with up-to-date advanced technical solutions.
• Working closely with Sponsor leadership and company management to assist in delivering professional technical services directly related to EW programs and more specifically, cUAS initiatives.
• Staying abreast of technology changes/upgrades/advancements/trends from both commercial and government sources; will assist in the implementation of those changes into the program.
• Establishing and strengthening professional relationships with Sponsor personnel and other stakeholders to further the program and positively impact team performance.
• Directing/performing hands-on technical duties with your team especially during testing and implementation activities.
• Acting as the Program Manager in his/her absence from the workplace.
• Providing informal recruitment support to keep the team fully staff with qualified officers.
• Providing other ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field and have a minimum of 10 years experience providing technical guidance/advice/direction. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, must have a minimum of 15 years experience providing technical guidance/advice/direction.
• Must have a minimum of five years supervisory/leadership experience.
• Must have familiarity/knowledge of EW programs and/or cUAS platforms.
• Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated problem solving, judgment, and decision making skills.
• Must have experience in briefing preparation, presentation, and delivery of verbal and visual reports to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must have some level of experience working with sensitive organizations in classified facilities.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience working with military special operations on technical programs.
• Experience in foreign field operations to include austere, hostile locations.
• Knowledge/familiarity with R/F concepts/principles, long range camera systems, fiber optics, ethernet and microwave systems for content delivery and control.
• Knowledge/familiarity with testing, evaluation, fielding, and sustainment of EW and/or cUAS programs.
• PMP (or equivalent) certification.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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