Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Overview

We are currently a Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc (TEA, Inc.) Department Head to manage the Command and Control Modernization program. This individual should have experience with DoD Software Development Lifecycle and a Software Development Background using C++. Should be a problem solver, strong decision maker, with an ability to map out systematic steps to accomplish targeted goals. This position will collaborate with our finance and accounting departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to project budgets. As well as work to establish efficient, customer centric processes that organize and manage tasking to achieve superior customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Development and/or System Engineering of communication and/or combat systems with knowledge of the associated DoD policies, procedures and processes required for proper implementation of project plans and milestones.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility and execution realism.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate techniques.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation to include detailed project plans to monitor and track progress of assigned projects.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques and communicate/report project status and needs to management and associated clients.
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders of assigned projects.
• Execute management functions across various clients and funding vehicles as required/assigned by management.
• Develop existing staff capabilities, perform hiring and staff management functions in accordance with company policies.
• Provide guidance to team members and monitor their performance, discipline and attendance on regular basis.

Verbal Communications:

• Ability to concisely articulate situations, needs and requirements with management, assigned staff and customers.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

Written Communications:

• Clear translation of thoughts into technical reports. plans and correspondences in methods acceptable to industry standards.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail when formulating written products/ correspondence.

Qualifications

Skills / Qualifications:

• Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience with any of the following:
  • DoD Program Acquisition and Management
  • DoD Software Development

Customer Interface Activities:

Establish, maintain and manage relationships with clients and sub-contractors.

Project Management / Staff Supervision Tasks:

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Develop processes and plans for staff technical and professional capabilities growth.
• Assign project leads and work with subordinates to formulate team composition to ensure successful service delivery.

Work Schedule:

Must have ability to work within company and customer schedule requirements which may vary depending on criticality and necessity of a given task.

Travel:

Ability to travel domestically and internationally by automobile or air on a frequent basis.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• BS Information Systems, Information Technology desired or equivalent experience