Job: Program Manager - Soft Power Market

OVERVIEW:
General Dynamics C4 Systems [GDC4S] designs, develops, and integrates highly sophisticated command, control, and communications systems for the U.S. military, federal agencies, civil governments and related international customers. These state-of-the-art systems combine advanced imagery software and multi-sensor integration to provide real-time situational awareness to tactical decision makers. The systems transform large amounts of complex data into useful information that is clearly and intuitively presented to the operators; enabling commanders to make informed decisions in real-time. Systems are built for a wide range of global missions including wartime battlefield management, crisis management, peace keeping and contingency operations, drug intervention, and public safety. Battle Management Systems Division [BMSD] has 77 active programs, with new programs being added regularly.
The Science, Technology and Products (ST&P) Group within the Battle Management Systems Division (BMSD) is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and growing a series of products, programs and research that support the strategic growth of the division and company.
The product lines are intended to be discrete offerings, yet also create a comprehensive portfolio of products that contribute to GDC4S delivering world-class integrated system solutions, from Core to Edge. The ST&P group has extensive relationships with each business in the BMSD, as well as with other GDC4S divisions, GD companies, and third party organizations that seek and apply its products and capabilities.
The ST&P group is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Program Manager ? Soft Power, located in Scottsdale, Arizona or Ft Wayne, Indiana. This position will be a direct report to the Business Unit Director. Soft Power is a new market, and GDC4S intends to be on the forefront with emerging capabilities. This is truly a greenfield opportunity for a key individual to have a major impact on the business. Initial contracts are expected to focus on Software, IT services, systems integration and logistics.
GDC4S values diversity and is an EEO/AA Employer.

SCOPE OF POSITION: The Program Manager ? Soft Power is an individual contributor with influence across the entire BMSD engineering organization.
MISSION: The position will be responsible for new market development, as well as program management and contract performance of programs related to Soft Power within the U

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will have the following education, work history, knowledge, and skills.
Education: Bachelors degree in a technical discipline is required; an advanced degree and PMI certification is preferred.
Experience, knowledge and skills: 15+ years Program Management experience leading development or production efforts that delivered on schedule and budget. Experience with the evolving Soft Power market in US Government, State Department and Other Government Agencies is highly preferred.
? Additional skills and experience:
? Experience developing and executing research and development programs (e.g.: DARPA or Agency Labs) for the Government is also preferred.
? Requires familiarity with government policies, procedures and regulations.
? Requires knowledge of project/program management techniques.
? Requires intimate knowledge of business plans, strategies, battle management systems and technologies, and defense contracting competition.
? Requires knowledge of and experience in leading the capture effort for complex US Government pursuits as the prime and sub-contractor capture manager. Being able to transition a program from capture to execution is a critical skill required.
? Knowledge of efficient utilization of resources and skills through effective planning and leadership in a program matrix organization.

Citizenship, Clearance, Travel:
? Must be capable of obtaining a U.S. DoD security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
? Must be able to travel 30% of the time.

PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER:
The ideal candidate will have most of the following traits:
? Clear strategic and detailed thinking, with the ability to transform self created visions and strategies into actionable plans.
? Possesses the soft skills and charisma to motivate and inspire teams to achieve optimal performance and results.
? Excellent analytical skills with an ability to apply a balanced understanding of all business e