DRS Technologies

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 Company

 TSI | GES | International Division

Position Summary 

The International Division of DRS TSI, headquartered in Stuttgart and with offices in Europe, Southwest Asia, and the U.S., engineers and delivers communications solutions in support of military operations and security cooperation activities across Europe and Africa. Our solutions span the C4I domain and include long-haul communications, commercial SATCOM, network managed services, KM, EoIP, NOC services, IT, IA, O&M, and other professional management services.

We seek a full time Associate Program Manager APM to add to our European management team in leading our satellite communications programs.  The APM will coordinate with program management, logistics, project control, contractor staff and other personnel to support the program management team across a wide range of topics, tasks, and efforts here in Germany and located throughout the Middle East, US, and other regions.

DRS provides a highly competitive compensation package (including HOLA/COLA), education, benefits, challenging work environments, and career advancement opportunities. The position is subject to taxes by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany.  All applicants must be able to obtain a Certificate of Coverage that allows payment into the US Social Security Administration    

Duties and Responsibilities

The APM supports one or more Project Managers by preparing and analyzing project performance data and reports, tracking cost and schedule of delivery orders, preparing briefing materials, and other support for assigned programs. May serve as primary contact with the customer during periods where the Project Manager is absent. Must be familiar with assigned programs and DRS backoffice systems (e.g., Deltek), personable, proficient at multi-tasking, and able to travel when required to support the program. The APM may also function as team lead for projects with moderate budgets and/or short to intermediate duration. This position requires regular coordination with our program and project managers, customer, technical staff, and other analysts/staff.  Duties will also include:

·         Interface with internal staff regarding the status of all program activities, and achieve resolution for all requests or actions

·         Compile, consolidate, and summarize project data

·         Assist in the preparations, review, and analysis of project documents to ensure consistency, accuracy and compliance

·         Perform administrative work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and actual expenditure of funds across multiple delivery orders/projects

·         Provide technical assistance in identifying, evaluating and developing procedures which are cost effective and meet strategic goals

      Basic Qualifications

·         3+ years of closely related experience

·         Associate's degree in Business Administration (or related field) from an accredited University or college (An additional 2 years of directly applicable experience may be substituted for a degree)

·         Strong organizational, verbal, and written communications skills as well as attention to detail. 

·         US Citizenship

·         Candidates selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.  Candidates with an active DoD SECRET security clearance are preferred.

·         Strong business acumen and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

·         Working knowledge of Deltek applications is a plus

·         Excellent communication and presentation skills and demonstrate an ability to build close relationships with supporting departments and peers

Additional Desirable Skills and Knowledge

·         Experience supporting projects involving engineering and installation of C4I solutions in Africa, Middle East, or Southwest Asia regions.

·         Training and knowledge of Technical Expert Status Accreditation processes within Germany, country clearance requirements, ITAR and related export compliance controls, familiarity with supporting projects and staff operating in high risk areas (e.g., Iraq, Afghanistan).

This position is non TESA status and no relocation assistance will be provided. 

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 areas.