Full-Time
Technical Project Manager
Posted on 7/19/2023
Non-Profit scientific research institution
Mid, Senior
Mountain View, CA, USA
- Minimum 5 years of professional technical and programmatic experience in research, development, design, and fabrication of space-based technology, systems, or platforms
- Bachelors degree in technical, engineering, or scientific field (e.g. aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical, mechanical engineering or related fields)
- Experience as technical project manager or commercial product manager
- Knowledge of prototyping best practices employed by commercial, industry, and government sectors
- Proven record of successfully managing technology development efforts from concept ideation through product delivery
- Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance
- Proven ability to lead diverse project teams and provide status reporting, briefings, and assessments to internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in rapid-needs assessment processes and the proven ability to convert problems and capability gaps to fielded systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and expert client-handling skills
- Identify DoD problems that could be solved by emerging technology in the commercial space, remote sensing, and defense industry
- Design, lead, and manage prototype projects leveraging Other Transactions and related authorities
- Create and lead collaborative teams of DoD and commercial entities partnered to successfully deliver commercial solutions to DoD customers
- Develop program goals, milestones and plans for implementation collaboratively with DoD entities, customers, and program offices
- Build relationships with critical segments of commercial and non-traditional vendor hot-spots, to include tech entrepreneurs, startups, venture capitalists, and academics
- Support enhancement of scientific collaboration, knowledge sharing and research for the space commercial and defense communities
- Prepares white papers, briefs and meeting minutes
- Responds to official requests for information and other tasks from DoD Partners and stakeholders
- Participate in key intra- and inter-agency meetings
- Other duties as assigned
- Master's degree in technical, engineering, or scientific field
- Prior experience supporting government and/or commercial technology development teams to rapidly iterate and deliver project tasks and milestones
- Professional certifications in project management, contracting, requirements management, and/or lifecycle logistics (e.g. PMP, DAWIA)
- Operational experience with space planning, operations, policy, and military strategy for DoD
- Familiarity with DoD organizations such as U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, Space Development Agency, DARPA, NASA, and Air Force Research Laboratory
- Active TS clearance
Riverside Research’s mission is to move science from the laboratory to the field for the benefit of the nation. The independent nonprofit laboratory builds teams of recognized experts in a variety of fields from machine learning, electromagnetics, and other fields to deliver effective, efficient, high value solutions and services to sponsors.
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$8.7M
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
1967
6 month growth
↑ 3%1 year growth
↑ 16%2 year growth
↑ 20%Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision plan
403(b) Retirement Plan
Non-contributory Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Plan
Long-term Care Plan
Generous PTO
Parental Leave
Military Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Identity Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Short & long-term Disability