Voyager Space
Job Opportunity at Valley Tech Systems
Valley Tech Systems, a Voyager Technologies company, is an innovative engineering company that is leading the way in controllable solid propulsion and open architecture airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies. VTS' innovative solutions address technology needs across the U.S. Government and commercial space industry. Reentry systems, missile defense, commercial and DoD space launch systems, small launch vehicles, and payloads. At VTS our mission is to supply the most advanced and innovative solutions to complex problems found in Department of Defense weapon systems. We approach these problems using a "mission-focused", "customer first" engineering approach. Working at VTS means you will be engaging with industry pioneers at a small company who all work collaboratively to make big things happen. General Requirements:
Valley Tech Systems believes in consistent, positive, cooperative, self-motivated professional behaviorwe expect all employees to contribute as necessary to get the job done. This job requires an individual with experience in managing: program staff, program budgets, program schedule to include
budgeted cost and schedule, actuals, estimate-to-complete, estimate-at-complete, risks, and earned value management within fixed price, cost type, and time & material contracts. This job requires an individual with excellent interpersonal communication skills (both spoken and written) to include communications with program teams, company management, business partners, and customers. This job involves direct customer contact to perform program management and business development functions. Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job description, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Basic Function:
Responsible for management of all phases of program execution. Development of all program management related documentation such as: monthly status reports, PDR/CDR matter, program planning documentation, program management related CDRLs and presentations of program materials to relatively large technical teams and management, subcontractors, and customers. Responsibilities:
Performance of program management tasking is inclusive of tasks identified below, with minimal supervision. Plans, directs, and monitors project(s) to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are maintained. Responsible for the project level profit and loss. Defines, generates, and reviews project management related material. Ensures that all required resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available for the program. Works closely with the assigned project staff to ensure adequate direction is provided regarding budgeting and execution of program. Works closely with the assigned project staff to ensure all program deliverables are met satisfactorily. Works closely with VTS management to ensure that all program risks and issues are identified early and proactively elevated and properly acted upon. Serves as primary customer contact for project information. Pursues follow-on and new business opportunities directly with customers. Ensure adherence to all internal Program Management processes. Participate in customer meetings, peer reviews, and problem-solving meetings. Input into creation of proposals for follow-on work. Travels up to 25% of the time to various customer locations. Other related job duties, as assigned. Experience:
Required:
20+ years of program management experience which includes 10-15 years managing DOD propulsion related programs Prior responsibilities directly related to generating, managing, and owning Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Master Plans, Earned Value Management Direct experience in managing large Subcontracts Experience briefing executive management and customers on program status, risks, and future plans Experience managing programs for the U.S. Government Customers Preferred:
Management of rocket propulsion defense system programs Management of Missile Defense Agency programs with MAP/PMAP requirements Performing business development activities working directly with funding customer offices Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree. Preferred: Master's degree with emphasis in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree. Skills:
Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, and Project Experience with Altium, PSpice, and other electronic design and drawing software Aptitude for working with electromechanical systems, actuators, solenoids, and servos Understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts and theory for analog control systems Willingness to seek-out and assume increasing responsibilities as work-load changes Ability to multi-task in a highly collaborative team environment Ability to communicate effectively, with an emphasis on verbal and written communication Other:
Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
Valley Tech Systems, a Voyager Technologies company, is an innovative engineering company that is leading the way in controllable solid propulsion and open architecture airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies. VTS' innovative solutions address technology needs across the U.S. Government and commercial space industry. Reentry systems, missile defense, commercial and DoD space launch systems, small launch vehicles, and payloads. At VTS our mission is to supply the most advanced and innovative solutions to complex problems found in Department of Defense weapon systems. We approach these problems using a "mission-focused", "customer first" engineering approach. Working at VTS means you will be engaging with industry pioneers at a small company who all work collaboratively to make big things happen. General Requirements:
Valley Tech Systems believes in consistent, positive, cooperative, self-motivated professional behaviorwe expect all employees to contribute as necessary to get the job done. This job requires an individual with experience in managing: program staff, program budgets, program schedule to include
budgeted cost and schedule, actuals, estimate-to-complete, estimate-at-complete, risks, and earned value management within fixed price, cost type, and time & material contracts. This job requires an individual with excellent interpersonal communication skills (both spoken and written) to include communications with program teams, company management, business partners, and customers. This job involves direct customer contact to perform program management and business development functions. Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job description, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Basic Function:
Responsible for management of all phases of program execution. Development of all program management related documentation such as: monthly status reports, PDR/CDR matter, program planning documentation, program management related CDRLs and presentations of program materials to relatively large technical teams and management, subcontractors, and customers. Responsibilities:
Performance of program management tasking is inclusive of tasks identified below, with minimal supervision. Plans, directs, and monitors project(s) to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are maintained. Responsible for the project level profit and loss. Defines, generates, and reviews project management related material. Ensures that all required resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available for the program. Works closely with the assigned project staff to ensure adequate direction is provided regarding budgeting and execution of program. Works closely with the assigned project staff to ensure all program deliverables are met satisfactorily. Works closely with VTS management to ensure that all program risks and issues are identified early and proactively elevated and properly acted upon. Serves as primary customer contact for project information. Pursues follow-on and new business opportunities directly with customers. Ensure adherence to all internal Program Management processes. Participate in customer meetings, peer reviews, and problem-solving meetings. Input into creation of proposals for follow-on work. Travels up to 25% of the time to various customer locations. Other related job duties, as assigned. Experience:
Required:
20+ years of program management experience which includes 10-15 years managing DOD propulsion related programs Prior responsibilities directly related to generating, managing, and owning Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Master Plans, Earned Value Management Direct experience in managing large Subcontracts Experience briefing executive management and customers on program status, risks, and future plans Experience managing programs for the U.S. Government Customers Preferred:
Management of rocket propulsion defense system programs Management of Missile Defense Agency programs with MAP/PMAP requirements Performing business development activities working directly with funding customer offices Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree. Preferred: Master's degree with emphasis in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree. Skills:
Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, and Project Experience with Altium, PSpice, and other electronic design and drawing software Aptitude for working with electromechanical systems, actuators, solenoids, and servos Understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts and theory for analog control systems Willingness to seek-out and assume increasing responsibilities as work-load changes Ability to multi-task in a highly collaborative team environment Ability to communicate effectively, with an emphasis on verbal and written communication Other:
Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).