Project Manager - Technical

Ready for What's Next? Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing. Our team is seeking a Project Manager for Kratos Space and Cyber Protection Division in Colorado Springs, CO.

Key Duties include :

• Directly manage technical project teams on various Cyber projects.
• Manage project baselines, tracking and estimating budgets and technical progress for the project.
• Work with System Design Engineer, provide advice to our customers on potential solutions.
• Properly manage proprietary and classified information and activities.
• Interface directly with customers to ensure project requirements are met and ensure that 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 (20%)

• Minimum of 3 or more year's of relevant project management experience in technology or engineering applications
• Required to have at least a Top Secret clearance, with SCI Eligibility
• Willingness to learn, take ownership, and deliver high-quality results in an unstructured environment
• Prior experience in Project Management or Technical Leadership roles
• Generating and effectively managing funding profiles
• Support, build, track, and status project/program schedules
• Track and status project/program budget and execution
• Experience in leading a technical team comprised of a diverse group of engineers across multiple disciplines
• Present programmatic information to team members, management and customers as appropriate
• A self-starter and able to work in a fast paced execution environment, with small and large engineering project teams (an absolute must)
• Excellent written and oral communications skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of RF systems
• Knowledge and Experience using MS Excel & Word
• Knowledge and Experience using PowerPoint
• Direct experience managing FFP, T&M, and CP types of contracts.
• Project Management Certification PMP (desired)
• Experience with Agile program execution methodologies

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Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000

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 offerings-from 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.