NAVSYS, a GPS and NetCentric innovation company, seeks a Technical Program Manager for programs delivering products and services to GPS users.  The TPM is an experienced hands-on program manager who works with DoD and commercial customers in a fast paced hi-tech R&D environment.  Because of the technical nature of the programs, the TPM brings a strong technical management background and direct experience in the development and implementation of GPS products and services through the management of project teams.  The TPM will manage multiple project teams in the delivery of client products by identifying client needs, implementation procedures, meeting defined objectives, generating revenue and new business development. 

• Coordinates the delivery of Application Products and Services through effective use of the defined company implementation methodology.
• Manages multiple project teams in the delivery of complex products and services. Provides oversight for the multiple project teams who complete day-to-day tasks for the delivery of R&D projects, and commercial products.
• Manages project teams by setting priorities and implementation parameters, and defining roles and responsibilities.
• Assimilates knowledge and understands a broad range of current and new technology issues/trends surrounding evolving system requirements, incorporating this information into proposals and bids that further our customer acquisition strategy and market development plans.
• Leads the interaction and negotiation with existing and potential new customers, engineering and business development team members, new and prospective vendors and suppliers in order to successfully win and deliver programs.
• Develops and maintains project plans and projections, coordinating the effective use of resources.
• Prepares customer briefings, activity and status reports as required for assigned programs.
• Leads and participates in process improvement initiatives.

This position requires a motivated self-starter and team-player with the ability to address diverse challenges in a complex environment – amongst these challenges are inter-program technology dependencies and mid-program technology changes.  Excellent organization and communication skills are a must.  An ability to operate fluidly and efficiently and to motivate and monitor technical staff assigned in a matrix organization will contribute to the incumbent’s success.

The successful candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Ten plus years relevant technical and program management experience
• Experience in program management in a fast paced R&D environment
• Experience in program management in a DoD  environment
• Competency using MS Project and other MS Office applications
• Familiarity with GPS and navigation systems in a DoD environment is highly desirable
• Familiarity with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web services and Data Modeling is highly desirable
• The ability to laugh when under pressure

The following knowledge, skills and experience are highly desirable:

• Experience in an industry that produced robust products that required compliance with durability standards in the field.
• Experience working on DoD contracts and R&D efforts.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Proficiency / experience with C++, MATLAB, PLD Design Tools, ORCAD, Solidworks, Auto CAD, Visio, and MS Office products is a plus.

• US Citizenship is required.
• BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Individuals with an active security clearance are preferred. Candidates without active security clearance will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

NAVSYS offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, life and STD/LTD disability insurance, a 401K retirement plan, vacation and holiday leave, an educational assistance program, and employee stock ownership.  

About NAVSYS
Founded in 1986 by Dr. Alison Brown, NAVSYS is an established, growing, and well-respected R&D firm breaking ground in GPS, inertial navigation and communications products.  NAVSYS was the recipient of the prestigious 2007 SBIR Tibbetts Award.  NAVSYS offers a learning and development environment with access to cutting edge technology.  We are located at the foot of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains in northern Colorado Springs.   We are housed in a casual, dog-friendly environment just north of the USAFA at I-25 and exit 158. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging, fast-paced environment, apply to join our team!  NAVSYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Read more about our company at http://www.navsys.com/.

For Consideration
Please send your resume and cover letter describing your relevant experience and skills along with a salary history in MS Word format to:  careers@navsys.com.