Auria is looking to hire a Deputy Product Execution Solution Chief / Project Engineer to join our team and support the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program in Colorado Springs, CO.

The candidate will act as the Deputy Solution Chief in decomposing system requirements into work packages (develop epics and features) and coordinate planning with various ART leadership on the planning and execution of work.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates meetings to clearly define what is done or the scope of the effort during development and ensures execution to meet milestones
• Assisting in building project plans to meet requirements based on resource availability
• Participate in increment program planning to identify infrastructure project dependencies and need dates to support software and hardware installation
• Work with the MDA customer to set and modify program priorities and manage the operational baselined system
• Work closely with the OM&S Task Order Program Manager and Solution Chief to manage, coordinate, and oversee the efforts associated with OM&S contract proposals, project implementation, and system modifications
• Support the planning and execution of technical scope, schedule, and cost inputs for contractual deliverables, task instructions, and other projects as directed by the customer and program leadership
• Will support the development of an IMS, regular status reporting on IMS tasks for EVM accounting, and will support de-confliction with other task orders and release trains to achieve OM&S objectives
• Experience with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), C2BMC system, or similar command and control (C2) systems
• Experience in a complex development and sustainment program and familiarity with related engineering disciplines like:
• Systems engineering
• Software development
• Networks
• Cybersecurity
• Fielding, etc.
• Earned Value Management expertise and proven leadership abilities to manage, coordinate, and oversee cross-functional efforts associated with development and sustainment lifecycle management, emphasizing deployment activities
• Extensive project management experience
• Experience planning and managing projects in an Agile framework.

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• Current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD-issued SECRET security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Management) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 12 years of related experience
• or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of experience,
• or a PhD and 8 years of experience;
• or 16 years experience instead of a degree may be considered
• Leadership experience with demonstrated proficiency in technical expertise with global command and control networked computer system leading projects or program management
• Experienced in complete program development life cycle to include emerging digital development environments
• Ability to excel when information is ambiguous or sparse
• Function in a product manager role with the ability to process development skills, including vision/strategy generation and execution
• Possess the ability to communicate with internal and external customers, leaders, and development teams
• Experience in either/both the DoD Space or Missile Defense sectors as well as agile development processes
• Demonstrates the aptitude to develop and lead deployment projects supporting Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) activities for the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) system
• Experience supporting contract proposals and creating comprehensive bids to capture project scope, schedule, and cost
• Familiarity with baselining projects to create an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and providing Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting against planned tasks
• Ability to identify/define issues or areas for improvement and develop technical approaches to solve complex problems by leveraging the expertise of cross-functional engineering teams
• Process improvement-oriented with the ability to develop strategic approaches to prioritize and manage work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current and active TS/SCI is highly desired

Salary Range:The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($153,000 - $170,000).

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.