Thales
Program Director
Location: Virginia, United States of America. Greater DC Area and/or Greater Kansas Area (Hybrid).
Position Summary Thales is looking for a Program Director, who will be responsible for supervising and managing a complex and critical U.S. Federal Government program. This role carries overall responsibility for delivery activities and serves as the primary program interface and point of contact with the customer.
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
SUI Regulatory Compliance Requirements – Sensitive Unclassified Information.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Manage interfaces with the U.S. Federal Government Program Office to ensure all deliverables are met on time, within budget, and in compliance with Thales program‑management methodology and governance frameworks.
Lead and motivate a high‑performing cross‑disciplinary team across multiple locations, providing direction, coaching, support, and delegation while overseeing staffing levels, required skills, and future workload needs.
Develop and control program schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), cost, scope, risk registers, and performance objectives to achieve approved financial and delivery baselines.
Prepare and present clear, concise program review reports and status updates to senior management and customer representatives, including Estimate to Complete (ETC) reviews and progress reports.
Identify, estimate, capture, and execute change orders and new program scope opportunities; manage risk and opportunity processes, including mitigation strategies, financial implications, and lessons learned.
Implement effective processes, financial controls, and quality systems to deliver program commitments without overruns, while ensuring professional development of program staff through performance reviews and action plans.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or other relevant area with 10+ years of program‑management experience, including 5+ years supporting large, complex U.S. Federal Government programs and 5+ years managing teams delivering production and customer delivery programs.
Proven ability to interact with senior management to present, explain, and adjust strategies based on input, and to manage appropriate responses to the U.S. Federal Government on all program aspects.
Deep understanding of U.S. Government cost‑accounting practices (indirect and direct cost structuring), contract types, and their implications on bid strategy and program execution.
Hands‑on capability to develop proposal sections as needed, with extensive experience in matrix management, influencing through indirect leadership, and working in global, multi‑national, and multicultural business environments.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments with initiative, motivation, and sound logic to recommend solutions to a wide range of problems.
A self‑starter, team player, and moderator with a strong sense of rigor, able to foster collaboration while ensuring strategic thinking and disciplined program execution.
Eligible for Public Trust Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR).
Special Position Requirements
Schedule: 5/40 work schedule.
Travel: Domestic and international travel required; approximately 30% of the time.
Why Join Us Say Hi and learn more about working at Thales. This position will require successfully completing a post‑offer background check.
Benefits
Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life with LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.
Company‑paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well‑being Program.
Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application & Compensation Qualified candidates will receive a Total Target Cash (TTC) range of 151,410.00 – 320,246.85 USD annually.
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Position Summary Thales is looking for a Program Director, who will be responsible for supervising and managing a complex and critical U.S. Federal Government program. This role carries overall responsibility for delivery activities and serves as the primary program interface and point of contact with the customer.
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
SUI Regulatory Compliance Requirements – Sensitive Unclassified Information.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Manage interfaces with the U.S. Federal Government Program Office to ensure all deliverables are met on time, within budget, and in compliance with Thales program‑management methodology and governance frameworks.
Lead and motivate a high‑performing cross‑disciplinary team across multiple locations, providing direction, coaching, support, and delegation while overseeing staffing levels, required skills, and future workload needs.
Develop and control program schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), cost, scope, risk registers, and performance objectives to achieve approved financial and delivery baselines.
Prepare and present clear, concise program review reports and status updates to senior management and customer representatives, including Estimate to Complete (ETC) reviews and progress reports.
Identify, estimate, capture, and execute change orders and new program scope opportunities; manage risk and opportunity processes, including mitigation strategies, financial implications, and lessons learned.
Implement effective processes, financial controls, and quality systems to deliver program commitments without overruns, while ensuring professional development of program staff through performance reviews and action plans.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or other relevant area with 10+ years of program‑management experience, including 5+ years supporting large, complex U.S. Federal Government programs and 5+ years managing teams delivering production and customer delivery programs.
Proven ability to interact with senior management to present, explain, and adjust strategies based on input, and to manage appropriate responses to the U.S. Federal Government on all program aspects.
Deep understanding of U.S. Government cost‑accounting practices (indirect and direct cost structuring), contract types, and their implications on bid strategy and program execution.
Hands‑on capability to develop proposal sections as needed, with extensive experience in matrix management, influencing through indirect leadership, and working in global, multi‑national, and multicultural business environments.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments with initiative, motivation, and sound logic to recommend solutions to a wide range of problems.
A self‑starter, team player, and moderator with a strong sense of rigor, able to foster collaboration while ensuring strategic thinking and disciplined program execution.
Eligible for Public Trust Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR).
Special Position Requirements
Schedule: 5/40 work schedule.
Travel: Domestic and international travel required; approximately 30% of the time.
Why Join Us Say Hi and learn more about working at Thales. This position will require successfully completing a post‑offer background check.
Benefits
Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life with LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.
Company‑paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well‑being Program.
Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application & Compensation Qualified candidates will receive a Total Target Cash (TTC) range of 151,410.00 – 320,246.85 USD annually.
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