PSMA Air Vehicle Design & Technologies Program, Assistant Program Manager

Are you searching for an opportunity to contribute to the leadership of a multi-disciplinary technical portfolio ranging from fundamental research to complex technical demonstrations?

Are you energized by strategic thinking, building sponsor relationships, and growing your program management expertise while helping to transition promising technologies into operational strike weapons programs?

Are you motivated by building and leading dynamic multi-disciplinary teams, problem solving, and making a tangible impact on national security?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our Air Vehicle Design and Technologies (AVDT) Program leadership team in the Precision Strike Mission Area (PSMA) in the Force Projection Sector at APL!

We are seeking an Assistant Program Manager (APM) to help lead the AVDT program portfolio, which spans fundamental research, rapid prototyping, and full-scale flight demonstrations. In this role, you'll shape the future of precision-strike weapons, helping to steer a multi-disciplinary team working in a high-trust, fast-paced environment.

As an APM on the AVDT leadership team, you will oversee and coordinate multiple concurrent projects of technical and strategic significance; translate sponsor intent into actionable roadmaps; collaborate with senior managers, technical Chiefs, and external partners to drive innovation and execution; and ensure portfolio activities align with APL's strategic priorities and mission.

Core Competencies

As the AVDT Assistant Program Manager, you will...

• Partner with the AVDT Program Manager to oversee and coordinate multiple concurrent projects across several sponsors, ensuring each aligns with APL's strategic objectives.
• Help define and champion a forwardlooking AVDT vision; synchronize project roadmaps so they reinforce one another and the APL strategy.
• Provide technical direction, set priorities, and enforce costschedule discipline for each project.
• Recognize and address critical risks, issues, challenges, and opportunities faced by the AVDT portfolio.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with government sponsors, industry partners, academia, and internal APL stakeholders to identify needs early, secure resources, and foster cross-functional team cohesion.
• Offer thought leadership that translates risks, needs, and challenges into impactful, APL-wide solutions.
• Mentor project teams to foster both individual member career growth and overall team capability expertise and growth.
• Assist the AVDT PM in developing and executing program plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful development of AVDT systems and technologies.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with FPS leadership principles (http://FPSLeadership)

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or another technical field.
• Have at least five years of relevant experience, and prior experience leading complex multi-disciplinary technical tasks.
• Have demonstrated the ability to build and lead multi-organizational and cross-functional teams even in technical areas outside of your expertise and without direct authority.
• Have strong analytical/problem-solving skills and are comfortable turning ambiguous requirements into concrete plans.
• Have excellent written and oral communication as well as experience presenting to senior leadership and external sponsors.
• Are responsive, organized, thorough, and good at juggling competing priorities.
• Have demonstrated high initiative, independent work style, and a growth mindset.
• Have demonstrated a willingness to take strategic risks and the ability to be both flexible and resilient.
• Have proven coaching, staff development, leadership development, and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, set a vision and strategy, and to execute a strategy.
• Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance, as well as Special Access Programs. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a Master's or PhD degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Have demonstrated effective line management experience.
• Are a recognized expert across multiple domains including the analysis, design, and testing of high-speed strike weapons.
• Have knowledge and experience with Planning, Programming and Budgeting, Acquisition Process/Lifecycle, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation systems of DoD Systems.
• Have experience navigating APL's programmatic, fiscal, and technical environment.
• Possess strong command of quality assurance practices.

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.