Sigma Defense is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to join our team at Pope AAF, NC. The “Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) Support and Engineering Cell (ASEC) Lead” functions as the site lead and Sigma task order lead of approximately 35 on site personnel. Management of personnel covers a 24x7x365 AISR Support Cell (AS) Help Desk as well as the Command and Control ISR (C2ISR) Program Engineering Cell (EC) which consists of network engineering, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and the Systems Integration Lab (SIL) supporting program testing, engineering, and integration. This position is the primary point of contact for the government customer(s) and provides direction on their behalf in sustaining the site, and the position will be directly reporting to the government operations lead. The government customer will take part in approving the candidate.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
- 15+ years of experience with combined network, SATCOM, and/or systems program and project management.
- Possess subject matter expertise in ISR systems/architecture as it applies to manned and/or unmanned systems.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, configuration management, test and analysis, Continuity of Operations, project management, and facility management.
- Understanding of HQ USSOCOM and it’s inner workings – e.g SOCOM requirements and funding process, Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L), Joint Directorates, etc. is preferred.
- Specific experience with SOF ISR is preferred.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an unspecified field of study.
- 20+ years of experience, a PMP, or CCNA will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Personnel Clearance Level:
- Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher.
- Clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.
Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):
- Ensure ASEC program requirements are supported.
- Provide direction to staff supporting C2ISR program and operations.
- Work within government provided direction while representing both SOCOM and AFSOC remote government leadership.
- Manage resources as they pertain to task order funding, Sigma personnel and their positions, contract scope, and overall program support.
- Assist the program with integration and program management efforts in support of LEA and MQ-1C programs as well as locations of operations – Pope AAF, Fort Campbell, and Fort Huachuca.
Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000 annually.
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
- 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 12 (Floating) Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Highly Competitive Salary
