Director of Advanced Technology Programs
Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Director of Advanced Technology Programs to oversee all phases of program execution within the Strategic Systems Division's Advanced Technology programs portfolio. This role involves managing programs focused on developing and maturing advanced technologies for future production opportunities. The position is based in Reno, NV, and reports to the VP Programs, Propulsion Controls, Strategic Systems Division, located in Folsom, CA.
The Director will be responsible for planning, directing, and monitoring projects to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget, with accountability for project-level profit and loss. Key duties include defining and reviewing project management materials, coordinating with peers to ensure resource availability, providing direction to project staff on budgeting and program execution, and ensuring all program deliverables are met satisfactorily. The role also involves identifying and addressing program risks and issues proactively, serving as the primary customer contact for project information, pursuing follow-on and new business opportunities directly with customers, and participating in customer meetings, peer reviews, and problem-solving sessions. Additionally, the Director will support various internal and external programs and pursuit reviews within the Strategic Systems Division, conduct Executive Management Program Reviews (EMPRs) and quarterly Comprehensive Estimate At Completion (CEACs) meetings for all Advanced Technology Programs, and ensure compliance with Voyager's Quality Management System and company policies and procedures.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, Operations, or related technical fields; a Master's Degree is preferred. A minimum of 10 years of direct program management experience with the Department of War (DoW) is required. Extensive knowledge and experience with controllable solid propulsion (CSP) capabilities and technologies are essential, including demonstrated experience in collaborating with various business functions such as business development, proposal management, program management, program finance, program planning and scheduling, control account management, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality assurance, and human resources to develop comprehensive strategies and program plans that ensure the on-time delivery of all contract deliverables meeting schedule and deliverable requirements. Candidates should also have an understanding of technical, cost, and schedule impacts on a program, with the ability to adjudicate at reviews, approve Engineering Change Proposals, and assess technical impacts. An understanding of business development and capture strategies is also necessary. Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, are required to effectively interact with program teams, company management, business partners, and customers. The ability to multitask in a collaborative team environment and apply critical thinking to understand and resolve programs, particularly technical engineering problems, and create workable management plans is essential. Candidates must be able to interact with and influence executive-level management and communicate through oral and written presentations. The ability to work effectively in a restricted-access secure program environment is also required. U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract eligibility, and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense Secret clearance is necessary. Compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is mandatory.
The compensation package includes a base salary ranging from $161,016 to $265,202 annually, with eligibility for an incentive plan. Additional benefits encompass flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees. Employees also have access to flexible, affordable gym memberships with over 12,700 options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more, with no long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment. A 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% is available to help build long-term financial security. Company wellness programs support physical and mental well-being, and additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources are provided.
Voyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. The company tackles complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets, leading in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Joining Voyager means becoming part of a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. The company is composed of doers, thinkers, and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. Employees are encouraged to put their skills to work where the stakes are real, and the mission is bigger than any one person, forging the future with Voyager.