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Our EIE Software organization is seeking a Sr. Principal Project Management to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Melbourne, FL.
Responsibilities:
- Leads development and implementation of EIE technical tool strategies and the associated tracking of resources to drive efficiencies across the EIE organization.
- Collaborate with CO to identify opportunities to improve data movement across different classification networks (Data Diodes, IDE).
- Strategizes with the Program Leadership Team to implement solutions for all staffing challenges.
- Reports status to Section/Department Managers and EI&E Leads.
- Pulls data, prepares charts, affirms status, projects status and devises go forward plan.
- Acts as the Resource Manager for the EI&E.
- Performs Property Management & Test Equipment Tracking to ensure compliance with required processes and procedures.
- Leads development and implementation of EI&E processes, including the collection, reporting, and analysis of staffing, performance, quality, and other engineering metrics.
- Coordinate with EI&E leadership team, program, and other functional counterparts to achieve the EI&E annual operating plan (AOP) and long-range goals and objectives.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience OR a Master’s degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 6 years of experience OR a PhD degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 4-years of relevant experience related professional/military experience that includes a background in leadership roles.
- Your ability to transfer and maintain an interim Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
- Experience in developing and managing processes across large organizations.
- Experience with POST, Tableau, Lx Training tools, and ASTAR tracking.
- Experience interfacing effectively with all levels of employees and Leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience supporting an Engineering Section, Department, Assistant Department Manager and/or Staffing Lead
- In-depth knowledge of the NGAS Engineering organization and its operation
- In-depth knowledge and experience with the NGAS resource management process inclusive of staffing, redeployment, and release processes
- Previous experience supporting broad initiatives led by VP, Director or DM
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning and presentation skills
- Experience developing and executing executive-level presentations and briefings.
- Microsoft Teams experience.
- Current and active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years, or a PhD and 4 years
- Relevant professional or military experience including leadership roles
- Ability to transfer and maintain an interim Secret clearance and required program access
- Experience developing and managing processes across large organizations
- Experience with POST, Tableau, Lx Training tools, and ASTAR tracking
- Experience interfacing effectively with employees and leadership at all levels
- Experience supporting an engineering section, department, assistant department manager, or staffing lead
- Knowledge of the NGAS Engineering organization and operations
- Experience with NGAS resource management, including staffing, redeployment, and release processes
- Experience supporting broad initiatives led by a vice president, director, or department manager
- Organizational, verbal, written communication, project management, analytical, planning, and presentation skills
- Experience developing and executing executive-level presentations and briefings
- Microsoft Teams experience
- Current and active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
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