Responsible for the direct management and motivation of the operations staff in Elizabeth City, NC.  Plans, directs, and coordinates activities to complete assigned projects of moderate complexity/ value IAW prescribed contractual requirements, time frames, and funding parameters.   Oversees logistical support initiatives involving the availability of spare parts, technical support, personnel training, and other materials/services to ensure product performance and customer satisfaction.  Generates plans for projects that establish time frames, negotiating limitations, project staffing requirements, procedures for completing the project, and allocation of available resources.   Prepares proposals that specify the statement of work to be accomplished and the contractual requirements under which the work will be executed.  Occasionally  prepares  special reports and presentations pertinent to company products and services, field operations or other business applications Fulfills duties of Director of Operations in his/her absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Must possess strong leadership skills. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities to complete assigned projects that are of moderate complexity/value to ensure that projects are completed within prescribed contractual requirements, time frames, and funding parameters, which involves:
  • Developing plans that lay out all prerequisite tasks to be completed with related deadlines, the integration of engineering into the manufacturing/repair processes, and the costs associated with the project.
  • Interacting with customers to maintain a high level of effective communications and resolve problems and issues as these arise. Preparing and sending status reports to the customer and to management.
  • Planning and managing the activities of a cross-functional project team. Assigning work and ensuring that it is completed on time.  Analyzing and resolving problems that threaten the successful completion of the project.
  • Coordinating the transition of the newly developed product into product support for warranty administration.
• Prepares proposals in response to requests from customers that specify the statement of work to be accomplished and the contractual requirements that are received/developed. This activity involves:
  • Researching and developing the costs to complete the project based on interaction with all areas that would be involved in the project, such as Marketing, Engineering, Testing, Production Control, and others.
  • Generating plans to establish time frames, negotiation limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and the allocation of available resources.
  • Completing a financial analysis to support pricing and profitability objectives.
• Assists Director Of Operations in other duties as directed.
• Facility Management Oversight during extreme weather events to ensure protection of personnel and equipment.

Required Skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from a four-year college or university or equivalent military and /or industry experience.

EXPERIENCE: 9 years’ experience in engineering program management with 5 years of management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2-5 years with BA/BS.

OTHER:   Background suitable to support a Top Secret clearance.

Required Experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from a four-year college or university or equivalent military and /or industry experience.

EXPERIENCE: 9 years’ experience in engineering program management with 5 years of management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2-5 years with BA/BS.

OTHER:   Background suitable to support a Top Secret clearance.