The Team:
STR’s Space Missions and Sensing (SMS) Sector’s mission is to develop and apply innovative technology to space-based sensing, space control, and counter-sensing. Within the SMS Sector, the Space and Counter Space (SCS) team is at the forefront in electronic warfare technologies. Our team strives to bring critical and transformational capabilities to the warfighter through creative ideas and techniques. To realize the value, the team develops both engineering and operational prototypes to demonstrate capabilities in real world environments.
We take pride in our ability to address warfighter operational needs. Our core team includes principal investigators, program managers, signal processors, SW developers, FPGA expertise, RF and Electromagnetic engineers, and mechanical design experts. Our facilities support on site build and test (benchtop, anechoic chamber, and over the air). We collaborate with a dynamic group of research engineers across STR, academic researchers, and industry partners to develop practical and effective solutions to RF sensing and counter-sensing challenges.
Building upon our strong performance the work is expanding. We are seeking individuals with program management experience and interest in being part of a system of systems work program encompassing both new capabilities and operational prototype systems. If you're seeking an opportunity to apply your program management skills while contributing to a work program strategic vision we invite you to join us.
The Role
The Space Mission Sector is seeking a Program Manager to join our growing technology company in the Boston area. Candidate will support programs covering a range of system capabilities, test needs, and demonstration locations. Strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills are desired.
What you will do:
- Management/oversight of program schedule and budget. Navigate through complex program requirements to bring clarity to execution plan
- Work in partnership with program principal investigator on planning, execution, and delivery of program capability
- Identification of risks and development of mitigation plans. Monitor progress against goals and initiate corrective actions as appropriate
- Coordinate across functional capabilities to maximize outcome
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and drive continuous improvements
- Effectively execute multiple programs to ensure cost, schedule, and technical program metrics are being tracked and are within plan
- Provide expertise in proposal development by leading the capture and proposal writing/delivery while ensuring adherence to gated capture process
- Create subcontractor statements of work and manage/track subcontractors to ensure proper execution
- Create and maintain an environment that fosters collaboration by giving clear direction and constructive feedback
- Understand customer/operational need, ensure outcomes meet the need, and identify future opportunities
- Connect across synergistic programs to realize execution efficiencies and to help shape STR strategy
Who you are:
- Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- Ability to obtain and retain a SCI/SAP Security Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum of 5 years of priori relevant experience in Government contracting or research and development
- Experience managing projects for the Department of Defense
- Skills and experience in the use of tools to aid in program management
- Strong presentation and organization skills with ability to:
- Work with principal investigator on execution plans
- Provide clear and concise priorities
- Connect between programs to maximize benefits to our customer
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $185,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Skills Required
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain and retain an SCI/SAP security clearance
- U.S. citizenship required by the U.S. government
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in government contracting or research and development
- Experience managing projects for the Department of Defense
- Experience using tools to support program management
- Strong presentation and organizational skills
What the Team is Saying
STR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is considered a standout, with a 401(k) featuring a 4% company match plus an additional 6% profit sharing. These employer contributions materially enhance long-term savings before employees’ own deferrals.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage appears broad, including medical and dental plans with STR-paid vision insurance, HSA/HRA contributions, and an EAP covering mental, financial, and legal support. Pharmacy cost-sharing assistance and wellness programs further reinforce overall coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support is evident through paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents. Some listings also describe family-oriented provisions such as fertility benefits and flexible arrangements depending on role.
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We believe in a people-first culture. Yes, we are scientists, engineers, and researchers, but first, we are people. Our environment is designed to foster innovation by encouraging our employees to work collaboratively on things they are passionate about. We also really like to have fun. We believe that working hard and playing hard go hand in hand.
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