Job Description:

Kratos provides leading-edge capabilities for communication with satellites, spacecraft, missiles, and airborne platforms. From factory test to flight, from ground data networking to RF Links – commercial, intelligence, and defense users trust Kratos to solve their most difficult RF problems.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with fiscal and operational discipline. We work hard, we solve hard problems, and we look out for and take care of our customers, each other and our families. Protecting and enabling our nation and global customers through innovative aerospace solutions is what motivates us. We continually build trusted relationships with our peers, our partners and customers, and we take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing.

The Project Management position is an exciting opportunity based in Colorado Springs, CO that encompasses dimensions of Project Management and leadership with knowledge of Systems Development, Engineering, and Integration. The successful candidate will work directly with the Kratos Space Federal team, including engineering, finance, program management, and business development. Our project managers team with our functional managers to develop long term visions in strategic business pursuits, successfully create solutions for executing programs, and expand our business pipeline by listening and responding to current and potential customer needs.

• Lead highly technical engineering teams developing and implementing new ground segment capabilities.
• Directly manage the core staff on space program(s).
• Manage project technical and business baselines.
• Provide PM support to other projects as necessary.
• Work with our engineering experts to provide technical advice to our customers on architectures and potential solutions.
• Collaborate with functional / resource managers (matrix organization) to allocate staff resources and identify resource needs.
• Properly manage classified information and activities.
• Manage the capture of new business for existing and new customer accounts – including supporting or leading proposal efforts.
• Pursue business development opportunities that employ products and/or broader end-to-end solutions.
• Interface directly with customers to ensure project requirements are met and guarantee our performance exceeds customer expectations.

Manage sub-contractors and vendors, as applicable

• Develop and deliver effective customer presentations (design reviews, status reports, kickoff meetings, test plans) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level.
• Report on project financial performance and schedule performance to senior management on a monthly basis.
• Travel as necessary to attend conferences and customer meetings.

Be a strong team player.
Required Experience:

Required Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 6 or more year’s of practical experience in technology or engineering applications.
• Prior experience in Project Management or Technical Leadership roles.
• Knowledge and experience with Enterprise Ground System (EGS) programs, concepts, or technologies.
• Working knowledge of space systems, including ground systems, satellite command and control, RF systems, and system development processes (desired).
• Direct experience managing within different FFP and T&M contract vehicles.
• Project Management Certification PMP (desired)
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Travel required (minimal).
• Position located in Colorado Springs, CO.

U.S. Citizenship required.

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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From: Kratos Defense