Deputy Program Director

Ready for Whatis Next? At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. The Deputy Program Director is a Sr. Program Management level position to oversee and be responsible for assigned areas of cost, schedule, and performance to deliver a large complex program through analysis, requirements, design, manufacture, integration, test, delivery, and sustainment phases. The Deputy Program Director will partner with the Program Director to lead a large multiple location cross functional team to achieve plan and business objectives within scheduled time constraints while meeting all contractual requirements.

• A minimum of ten years experience in managing complex programs with increasing responsibilities with a proven track record of leadership and operational excellence
• 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
• Strong customer relationship management skillsi
• Must have working knowledge of Department of Defense Acquisition/ Frame- work and associated design milestones.
• Ability to execute IAW cradle to grave program management best practices
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decision recommendations.
• Must be adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project.
• Demonstrates experience in problem solving for complex, mult skill required issues.
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, and flexible
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally when needed.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
• To work at this facility, you must be a US person

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Working knowledge of Engineering Design and Build process to include work products
• Working knowledge of Software CMMI principles and practices.
• Masteris Degree in a Technical Area or MBA
• PMP and/or DAWIA Level 3 Certification in Program Management

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offeringsifrom commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. i