DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components in the areas of communications, combat systems, battlefield digitization, electro-optics, power systems, data storage, digital imaging, flight safety and space. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica S.p.A. which employs more than 70,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com

DRS C3 Systems, Inc., Fort Walton Beach, FL provides engineering, manufacturing, and support of defense and aerospace systems for sea, land, air, and space use.  Our product and service areas include electronic control and monitoring systems, aerospace material handling systems, simulation and training systems, radar systems, aerospace support equipment, contract manufacturing, engineering, and product support. 

DRS C3 Systems, Inc., employs more than 900 engineers, craftsmen, and specialists in six modern plants that occupy more than 266,500 square feet in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  These facilities include manufacturing, engineering, laboratory and test departments.  In addition, DRS has contract logistics support operations in Europe and the Middle East.

Relocation is available for this position

Position Summary

This position will report to the Line of Business Director for Unmanned Systems. This is a mid-level position that will require good communication skills, strong financial background and expert program management attributes that have been proven in a DoD or equivalent industry. The primary program assignment will be the Expeditionary Unmanned Aircraft System, a projected five year systems integration program with significant production follow-on awards. Beyond the primary duties and responsibilities of program management, this position will also require participation in the development of new and sustainment business within the product line assignment as well as the Unmanned Systems business segment.  

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the program performance on development, production, and logistics contracts for both domestic and international markets for aerospace applications with a focus on Unmanned systems.  Manage efforts of multiple interdepartmental functions within a matrix organization responsible for all internal and external customer relations. Apply leadership credentials based on functional organization (engineering, operations, contracts, logistics & finance) experience and working knowledge. Responsible for development of new and sustainment business within the product line assignment or market segment in concert with the Business Development Department. Responsible for all aspects of program execution related to technical, cost and schedule performance as well as alignment to corporate established financial objectives.

Basic Qualifications

·          BS in Engineering (mechanical or aerospace preferred)

·          Must have experience as a Defense Program Manager (Program administration, analysis, coordination, facilitation, etc. is not an equivalent role). Aerospace experience is preferred

·          Must have a successful track record in managing complex military equipment programs as a prime contractor or first tier subcontractor to domestic or foreign military organizations or defense companies.

·          Must have skills and experience in finance (some EVM exposure a plus), negotiation, contracting, export regulations, engineering, and manufacturing in order to manage those functions within a program. Have good presentation abilities in professional forums for internal and external customers.

·          Must have leadership and communications skills to represent the company vision and mission for program management within a matrix organization and to external customers.

·          Must have a portfolio of programs in which financial objectives (profit/loss, cash flow, sales) were achieved. A portfolio that includes turnaround programs in which recovery was successful is beneficial.

·          Demonstrated ability to conduct programs within the construct of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). History of full contract integration into a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and execution of the contract through a strong matrix cross-functional team. Development of detailed program plans with follow-on technical, cost and schedule responsibility.

Additional Desirable Skills and Knowledge

·          Desired knowledge and skills include Unmanned Systems design, development, integration, and operational testing. Project management Professional (PMP) is preferred.

DRS Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the defense and commercial technology