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Readiness Delivered. Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager . The Program Manager is responsible for thetheend-to-end execution of assigned programs, ensuring cost, schedule, technical, and quality commitments are met in alignment with contractual requirements and internal operating discipline. This role serves as thesingle accountable owner for program execution, coordinating Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver predictable outcomes.

• Bachelors degree inAerospace / Business / Engineering
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management i.e. subordinates through the Division President and/or CEO
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules
• Must have working knowledge of Department of Defense Acquisition/ Frame- work and associated design milestones.
• Must have working knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Must be adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project.
• Demonstrates experience in problem solving for complex, multi-skill required issues.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally when needed.
• Proficient at complex program planning, cost estimating, budgeting, financial tracking, resourcing, and monitoring of short term and long-term multiple-disciplinary teams and project objectives
• Defines program/project objectives, creates, and maintains program plan/schedule, and directly manages program budget to meet established company and customer objectives.
• Issues project instructions and controls changes to project scope and designs in compliance with established quality system.
• Ensures that the program/project team achieves objectives for scheduling, engineering, quality, and cost control.
• Breaks work down into manageable tasks required to meet the objectives of the program/project and customer, which includes the assigning and/or directing the work of others.
• Ensures satisfaction of all contractual and Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
• Establishes a risk management program, and ensures all risks are mitigated.
• Reports program status and performance, as required by contract or management.
• Interfaces with the customer and other company personnel on technical, production, and procurement issues.
• Coordinates the cost estimates (labor & material) associated with out-of-scope activities or future work.
• Responsible for managing root cause analysis efforts on nonconforming products for assigned projects; troubleshoots problems with production and takes corrective action.
• Keeps customers informed of program schedules and status.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data, using computer.
• Coordinates and leads meetings as required to plan and communicate all aspects of assigned projects.
• Works with other internal departments to develop a resource allocation plan.
• Establishes the earned value baseline.
• Establishes and monitors program metrics.
• Grows existing programs to increase revenues.
• Monitors program performance, formulates and takes corrective actions to mitigate deviations to the program plans and alert management of potential problems when necessary.
• Coordinates with multiple major contractors and/or Government user.
• Works within the company to ensure program quality assurance performance.
• Manages the integration and testing of hardware and software.
• Works with other internal program managers to help develop a mutual resource allocation plan.
• Works with contracts personnel to identify out of scope activities and ensure contract deliverables are met.
• Oversees the receipt, assembly, test, and quality of deliverable hardware to customers.
• Follows safety precautions.
• Communicates and represents the Company professionally with all levels of internal and external personnel.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Simulation Experience / Background
• Experience in development of military training systems
• Experience in military operations, service, and/or military standards
• Technical understanding of the basic principles of systems engineering for hardware and software based systems
• Technical ability to read engineering drawings and top level design work products
• Awareness of software CMMI principles and practices
• PMP and/or DAWIA level 3 certification in Program Management

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos experts design, develop, and manufacture a full range of reconfigurable and platform-specific training systems, like the Marine Common Aircrew Trainer (MCAT). From rigorous, data-driven curriculum design to contractor logistics support and ongoing system upgrades, Kratos’ end-to-end services help ensure military organizations across the world are equipped with scalable, cost-effective training that keeps pace with modern mission demands.

• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as aprotected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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