Do you have a passion for space?

Are you an experienced Program or Project Manager with expertise in Space systems?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a Program Area Manager (PAM) for Advanced Space Concepts to provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the capture, execution and delivery of programs in the NSS Mission Area. The PAM is equivalent in responsibility and authority to a Senior Director in industry and is responsible for a portfolio of programs and has many APL Program Managers and Project Managers reporting to them. Portfolio topics include concept studies; architecture & requirement engineering; modeling, simulation & analysis to validate architectures, concepts and requirements; test & evaluation studies and operations; software in the loop and hardware in the loop systems; and space system technology development.

The PAM will lead, anticipate, and plan for critical contributions to critical challenges in extremely sensitive and highly classified programs with staff that may not be cleared in to all aspects of that portfolio. As such, the PAM will provide leadership and develop a vision across all programs in the program area helping our nation achieve an integrated and effective outcome.The PAM will also engage sponsors and foster trusted relationships at the highest levels in our government institutions pursuing relevant capabilities in this area.

As a Program Area Manager, your responsibilities will include...

• Strategic Leadership: Work closely with the National Security Space Mission Area Executive to decompose and develop the Mission Area's strategy, scope, internal investments, and sponsor engagement activities into a Program Area specific implementation. Forecast Program Area funding, tasking, staffing, and critical skills needed in future years. Provide oversight for the execution of strategic focus areas and associated execution priorities of select elements of the Mission Area's strategy.
• Program Execution Leadership: Supervise, prioritize, and provide oversight of ongoing and potential programs within program area. Ensure proper operation and execution of ongoing programs by working with program and project managers to develop and monitor program plans and budgets. Resolve resource issues within the program area, and across the Mission Area and supporting line management across APL. Ensure proper execution of ongoing programs, including availability of APL funding and staff to execute the work and technical quality, and provide distinctive technical advice to sponsors. Ensure proposals from within the Program Area are complete and comprehensive and take in to account availability of staff, facilities, infrastructure, and classification aspects. Ensure proper coordination of APL stakeholders during proposal development to include contracts, finance, line mgt, security, and others for all proposal efforts.
• Sponsor Engagement Leadership: Lead the creation and implementation of a strategic vision for the Program Area's relevant sponsors. Provide thought leadership to assist the Mission Area in identifying critical technology and system needs for sponsor programs. Develop and maintain trusted relationships with current and potential future sponsors, stakeholders, and advisors. Initiate high visibility, impactful efforts. Provide direction for sponsor engagement and internal investment efforts in the Program Area, with a focus on creating and nurturing long-term opportunities and opening up new sponsors and areas of contribution. Understand sponsor funding profiles and how they are likely to change in the future. Work with APL staff to develop and pursue strategic initiatives that satisfy sponsor needs and support stakeholders ranging from operational users to senior decision makers.
• Staff Management and Competency Development: As a Group Supervisor, provide coaching, supervision, training, and support to a team of program managers, assistant program managers, project managers, operations coordinators, and administrators in the Program Area. Encourage professional growth and leadership development of staff supervised. Be responsible to develop, advocate, promulgate, and train staff in the standard methodologies for high-quality program management of their portfolios. Promote effective collaboration between program managers both internal and external to the Program Area as well as between program managers and line managers.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...

• A Bachelor's degree in math, engineering, physics or relevant technical field
• 10+ years of experience leading sophisticated technology programs, including 5+ years with the National Security Space sponsor community
• Demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills
• A Proven track record of developing and expanding new impactful opportunities
• Demonstrated success in developing and mentoring program or project leaders, and in developing strong relationships with sponsors
• The ability to travel to sponsor locations
• An active Top Secret clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You will go above and beyond our minimum qualifications if you have...

• A Master's or Ph.D. in science or engineering
• A proven and successful track record as an APL Program Manager and/or Line Manager
• A proven and successful track record in the NSS sponsor community

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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