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Essential Functions:

Responsible for managing Improvements and Modernization efforts for the Reagan Test Site (RTS) instrumentation systems in a research and development environment
Define, document, and implement RTS Instrumentation Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and Improvement and Modernization (I&M) plans, which includes collecting pertinent systems performance metrics and performing analysis to prospectively anticipate future system failures and define actions necessary to pre-empt failures
Serve as the Engineering point of contact for government officers such as the Government Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), RTS Technical Director, and RTS Scientific Technical Advisors on full range O&M and I&M activities
Lead the overall execution of the RETS Risk Management Plan
Establish the conceptual scope of estimates and studies in relation to engineering efforts for RTS O&M and I&M efforts
Serve as the Engineering point of contact for developing cost estimates for O&M and I&M efforts by collecting labor, material, and ODC estimates from all anticipated participants
Establish goals/performance objectives to ensure operational availability meets or exceeds PWS requirements and increases operational efficiencies
Develop, integrate, test, deploy, and oversee execution of engineering processes and procedures
Follow DoD, Industry and Company standards and change management processes
Provide leadership and guidance in engineering project prioritization and technology road map development
Support Basis of Estimates (BOE) and Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) estimates for new sustainment projects and supports proposal efforts on new projects
Monitor system metrics to ensure MTBF and MTTR result in minimal to no impact on mission operations
Required Skills:

Ability to be an organizational change agent and to develop measurable, time phased plans to systematically improve and expand processes and capabilities
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time criticality
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Strong presentation and organizational skills and executive presence
Strong analytical abilities and keen attention to detail
Strong team problem solving skills
Must be proficient in technical discussions in the Electrical/RF/Transmitter/Receiver, Mechanical, Digital, Software and Systems engineering disciplines
Ability to make real time decisions in the best interest of the company and customer
Strong organizational, planning and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize and execute assigned tasks in a timely manner
Proficiency in working across organizational boundaries
Ability to act as a team builder, with an orientation towards group dynamics in order to create synergy with assigned personnel
Ability to effectively monitor a constantly changing and evolving work environment; to timely meet short timelines, while balancing stringent contract requirements
Required Experience
Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or scientific field of study
Fifteen (15) or more years' experience in progressively more complex work experience in engineering or scientific disciplines; a PhD in a related science and engineering field may be substituted for three (3) years of relevant experience
Experience in ballistic missile test operations and planning; familiarity with radar, telemetry, and/or optics concepts, operations, and maintenance
Experience leading strategy development and implementation that translates into customer satisfaction and long-term business growth
Experience presenting to customers and senior leaders; ability to effectively work and communicate with all levels of management and customers
Experience managing an organization that handles classified information
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as six-sigma, lean, root cause and corrective action, failure modes effects analysis, and process failure modes and effects analysis
Thorough understanding and implementation of program leadership best practices and processes to include capture management, engineering development, operations, and mission support activities
Working knowledge of business and project management tools and processes such as EVMS, IMS/IMP, Risk Management, Financial Forecasting and EACs
Preferred Candidate Experience / Qualifications:

Experience interfacing with Senior Leaders in the United States Army and/or other Department of Defense Agencies
Experience managing a business in the aerospace industry
Experience with space launch and/or test range systems preferred
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering highly desired.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements