Junior Program Manager

Overview

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About CFD Research : Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component / system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001 : AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned) recognized in Inc. Magazine\'s Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

CFD Research supports customer R&D activities related to technology development and integration. This role will provide program and project management for a multi-disciplinary engineering team involved with physics-based simulation and optimization of aerospace systems and subsystems.

The position will have responsibility for planning, tracking, and execution of complex tasking within technical, schedule, and budget constraints. Projects will involve diverse technology areas including hypersonics, ground testing, missile defense, turbomachinery, and others. Candidate must be able to work across engineering disciplines and project roles - developing a general understanding of the importance and impact each technology area has on the overall objectives. This position requires a good communicator willing to connect programmatic and technical teams together and track program goals ensuring on time deliverables.

In addition to program management responsibilities, this role will help the customer update stakeholders via technical and programmatic briefings. The candidate must understand how government acquires, develops and integrates technology into existing and new programs. An ability to work across stakeholder interest to keep the program moving forward technically will be critical to the success of this role.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar STEM discipline.
• Advocate within the team for maintaining the CFD Research culture and embodying our core values.
• Be responsible for the business development within current and potential customer base.
• Deep understanding of electronics with a strong technical and business vision.
• At least 5 years of experience in engineering or project management, including the following tasks :
• Requirements Definition and Management
• Schedule Development & Management
• Cost Estimating & Budgeting Management
• Effective communication, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office, including PowerPoint, as well as MS Project
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and active Secret clearance or higher required. TS / SCI preferred.

Benefits :

CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. We offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans / Disabled and other protected categories.

Seniority level : Not Applicable

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Software Development

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