{"id":1160821,"url":"https://alion.io/job/riverside-research-deputy-program-manager-advanced-radar-capture-lead","title":"Deputy Program Manager – Advanced Radar & Capture Lead","company":{"id":2113336,"name":"Riverside Research","domain":"riversideresearch.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/riversideresearch","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Lexington, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":81000,"max_usd":189000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1074},"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T23:45:34Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T02:45:47Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Riverside Overview\nRiverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.Position Overview\nAre you a technical leader who loves solving complex radar engineering challenges and has a passion for shaping the future through strategic business growth?\nWe are looking for a high-impact Deputy Program Manager to join our advanced radar systems group in Lexington, MA. In this hybrid leadership role, you will act as the primary bridge between high-level government customers, multidisciplinary technical teams, and our business development engine. You will help guide program strategy, mentor engineers at all skill levels, and directly influence our growth pipeline across cutting-edge defense domains.\nResponsibilities\nProgram Execution & Technical Leadership\nProvide support to the Program Manager, leading day-to-day operations and acting as the key decision-maker in their absence.\nGuide end-to-end execution for advanced radar system and software development, integration, test, and deployment programs.\nServe as the primary technical interface with government stakeholders translating operational needs into cost-effective technical solutions.\nManage program baselines, financial performance, earned value management (EVM), and risk mitigation.\nTravel up to 25%\nOther duties as assigned\nTeam Mentorship & Supervision\nLead, mentor, and foster professional development for a multidisciplinary team of engineers and analysts.\nOversee resource allocation, staffing plans, and cross-functional performance management.\nBusiness Development & Strategic Growth\nLeverage your radar domain expertise to identify, shape, and capture new business opportunities across sensor and defense portfolios.\nSupport proposal elements, author technical volumes, and drive Basis of Estimate (BOE) pricing strategies.\nCultivate trusted customer relationships and build a sustainable opportunity pipeline.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\n 8+ years of related technical/program management experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or 6+ years with a Master’s; or 3+ years with a PhD), including at least 3 years leading teams within radar, defense, or aerospace programs.\n Active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance.\nStrong foundational knowledge of radar systems, signal processing, or defense system architectures.\n Demonstrated background balancing program financials (EVM/BOEs) with hands-on customer engagement and business capture.\n Exceptional writing and briefing skills with the ability to navigate fast-paced, mission-driven environments.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPMP or DAU Program Management certification.\nDirect background in Radar Modernization, Phased Array Technology and the Space Domain Awareness mission.\nProven history of winning competitive DoD task orders or research proposals.\nGlobal Comp\n150,000 - 165,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.Closing Statement\n Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. 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