Department Head

We are currently seeking a Department Head who can coordinate internal resources and manage the successful planning, execution and reporting of tasking for the Verification and Validation (V&V) project. The person to fill this role requires a solid technical background in Tactical Data Links and/or experience in Test and Evaluation, System Development and/or System Engineering of U.S. Navy Command and Control Processor (C2P) and combat systems.

• Coordinate internal resources and sub-contractors for the successful execution of projects.
• Maintain and manage relationships with clients, sub-contractors and stakeholders of assigned projects.
• Basic project knowledge and technical understanding and/or hands-on experience in department related field.
• Knowledge of the associated DoD policies, procedures and processes required for proper implementation of project plans and milestones.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility and execution realism.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate techniques. Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation to include detailed project plans to monitor and track progress of assigned projects.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques and communicate/report project status and needs to management and associated clients.
• Develop existing staff capabilities, perform hiring and staff management functions in accordance with company policies. Provide guidance to team members and monitor their performance, discipline and attendance on regular basis.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Clear translation of thoughts into technical reports. plans and correspondences in methods acceptable to industry standards.
• Demonstrates excellent clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Active communicator. giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail when formulating written products/correspondence.
• Ability to articulate situations, needs and requirements with management, assigned staff and customers.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills include attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Develop processes and plans for staff technical and professional capabilities growth.
• Assign project leads and work with subordinates to formulate team composition to ensure successful service delivery.

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field preferred
• Project Management Professional certification preferred

• General office environment
• Computer/Equipment lab

• May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs
• Frequent use of keyboard and typing
• Frequent sitting and standing

• 9/80
• The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

$ to $ annually, DOE

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer