Program Manager (SPY-1 OTA)

Job Description

Job Description:

Kratos SRE is seeking a highly capable Program Manager to lead critical radar sustainment and modernization efforts under the SPY-1 Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). The selected candidate will manage the planning, execution, and delivery of advanced radar prototyping activities, including the refurbishment, testing, and integration of AN/SPY-1 radar subassemblies and systems. This role is pivotal to ensuring technical excellence, cost-effective execution, and alignment with U.S. Navy mission readiness objectives.

The Program Manager will oversee efforts across design, systems engineering, manufacturing, depot sustainment planning, and test execution. Responsibilities span internal team leadership, coordination with government sponsors (e.g., NSWC Crane, PEO IWS), and collaboration with key industry partners including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of SPY-1 OTA projects, managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk across multiple technical domains and phases (harvesting, prototyping, test, depot planning).
• Develop and manage integrated master schedules (IMS), work breakdown structures (WBS), and program management baselines in alignment with contractual and OTA milestones.
• Coordinate technical tasking and reviews across IPTs (e.g., Systems Engineering, Test, R&D, Harvesting, and Depot).
• Manage government and subcontractor relationships, serving as primary interface for all programmatic matters, including milestone reviews and performance reporting.
• Ensure alignment between engineering execution and Navy requirements for readiness, affordability, and technical data control.
• Lead development of proposals, ROMs, and scope expansions for follow-on phases and associated radar sustainment efforts.
• Support strategic business development by identifying opportunities to expand SPY-1 and adjacent radar sustainment and modernization programs.
• Provide strategic thinking towards technical innovation and customer engagement.
• Maintain on-going communication with team, suppliers, customers, and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Navy program standards, data rights management, cybersecurity, and technical baseline control processes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Create and maintain program plans, cost models, and resource forecasts.
• Communicate and support internal and external resources (staff, facilities, and equipment).
• Create project milestone plans, schedules, and contract work breakdown structures as appropriate.
• Responsible for project budget, schedule, monitoring, and completion of goals and milestones in accordance with approved plans.
• Conduct recurring reviews of technical progress, financial, and risk mitigation plans.
• Oversee development of program artifacts including CONOPS, digital engineering deliverables, and sustainment documentation.
• Engage directly with Navy stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues, alignment with shipyard schedules, and program objectives.
• Coordinate across Kratos internal divisions and external OEMs to ensure seamless execution and technical continuity.
• Travel as needed to government sites, radar facilities, and Kratos integration locations (up to 25%).

Experience and Skills

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in defense programs, with at least 3 years in program or technical leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex DoD or Navy hardware-intensive projects (e.g., radar, EW, or C5ISR systems).
• Working knowledge of Navy acquisition practices and sustainment planning (e.g., INCO, ILS, depot stand-up, shipyard coordination).
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Prior experience supporting NSWC Crane, PEO IWS, or NAVSEA programs.
• Familiarity with AN/SPY-1 radar systems, including SPY-1D, D(V), or MOD baselines.
• Knowledge of digital engineering, MBSE, or advanced manufacturing as applied to radar systems.
• PMP certification or equivalent.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primary working environment is an office setting, Able to work sitting or standing at desk and operate a computer via standard input devices such as using a keyboard and reading information on a monitor.

(No phone calls please)

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Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement