NIAR Program Manager - Sustainment

Department:

NIAR Sustainment

Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Commensurate with experience

Typically Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm.

Additional hours may be required and may vary based on business need. Work is performed onsite and in-person.;work is performed on-site and in person.

This position requires accessto EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required tobe eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and mustmeet the requirement of being a "U.S. Citizen".

NIAR Sustainment is looking for a Program Manager who can support and lead a cross-functional project team. This position works inthe Park City facility.

Performs program management in the laboratory to ensure satisfactory completion of research projects and programs. Manages laboratory research and testing and directs laboratory activities in matters of significance. Manages program requirements,production, scope, and budget. Coordinates with internal and external resources and/or stakeholders including engineering,contracts, finance, and other research laboratories.

• Manages laboratory activities related to the program, including research, testing; manages program requirements including production, scope, and budget
• Provides oversight of the work of the program to ensure that the work is completed on time and in accordance with established standards or specifications
• Evaluatesprogram effectiveness by collecting and analyzing data in supportof key performance metrics
• Ensures that activities are incompliance with policies and regulations
• Coordinates with and provides reports and updates to internal and external resources and stakeholders

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years of related program management experience;
  Every
  30 hours of related college coursework can be substituted for one(1) year of experience (maximum of four (4) years).

• Demonstrated ability providing technical and management assistance and support to customers
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret program requirements
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and coordinate with diverse team members and internal and external partners conducting research activities
• Demonstrated technical aptitude
• High degree of energy, enthusiasm, and motivation for customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated ability providing support in defining current andfuture technology advances that enhance and ensure laboratoryprominence
• Demonstrated ability in assisting with the preparation of long andshort term business plans for a program
• Experience leading, managing, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful completion of program activities
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time-management and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage program requirements, scope andbudget
• Demonstrated ability understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions

• Ability to inspect and/or surveil materials, equipment, reports,and/or incidents and identify any errors, needs and/or determiningfactors.
• Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
• Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do thejob. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.
• Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments.