Portfolio Lead - RF Emitters

The Systems Development Division (SDD) delivers technology advantage into users’ hands, from space to sub-surface. Our programs deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes.  SDD considers the entire lifecycle of the solution, from conceptualization and architecting, through development, to deployment, while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems.  Current efforts include programs for airborne and space RF, undersea systems focused on both passive and active applications, and advanced testing enabled by multi-function, multi-modal capabilities.

Job Description:
As a Portfolio Lead, you will manage a customer-focused portfolio of advanced technology programs, currently working in the areas of RF Emitters. You will be responsible for the business development and planning for this portfolio with a target of 10-20% annual growth.  You will collaborate with government customers and technical teams to identify mission requirements and support the prioritization of technical development. Your responsibilities will include ensuring programs meet contract requirements, including schedule, deliverables, budget, and milestones, and coordinating your engineering demand signal to the Engineering Executive. You will coordinate with the STR Business Operations teams to ensure smooth internal operations and support ongoing efforts to improve internal processes.  You will manage customer, external company and subcontractor relationships to ensure positive collaborations and open communication lines. You will support timely, successful deliveries of products to the customer and routinely collaborate across multi-disciplined teams in order to support STR technical leads and other key stakeholders.  You will direct hiring, development, mentorship and performance reviews of the program management (PM) workforce.  Finally, you will be a leader who collaborates closely with other Portfolio Leads, Division leadership, and other Divisions and Groups within STR to align business development, proposals, and program execution.  

This position requires competency in leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams; communicating with senior leadership; cultivating positive, collaborative, and productive work environments; and demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of program and technical management. Strong interpersonal communication, mentorship, and peer-leadership skills are also required.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create and execute a business development plan to achieve 10-20% annual portfolio growth


• Effectively manage multiple programs ensuring cost, schedule, deliverables, and technical program metrics are tracked and within plan


• Manage and support customer and subcontractor relationships across a range of clients and contract types


• Ensure and advocate for proper staffing to support program implementation


• Lead multi-functional teams


• Provide regular program briefs and recommendations to Division and Executive Leadership


• Create and maintain an environment that fosters collaboration by giving clear direction and constructive feedback to the team


• Monitor portfolio against goals: anticipate risks, resolve issues, and initiate corrective actions as appropriate


• Lead and manage portfolio proposals by providing expertise in proposal development while ensuring adherence to a gated capture process


• Collaborate with other Portfolio Leads and STR leadership to help achieve company-wide objectives and customer satisfaction

Required Qualifications:

• Experience developing and managing large scale development programs


• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility


• Bachelor of Science degree


• Experience in managing technical projects, including developing tasks/sub-tasks, identifying & tracking program risks, generating and adhering to schedules, financial analysis and reporting, and resource management


• Experience managing subcontractor performance, finances, and deliverables to ensure proper execution


• Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences


• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Technical or Business-focused Master’s Degree


• Experience and proficiency with STR productivity tools such as Vena


• Prior experience in a leadership role of a technical program for a Defense Contractor


• Familiarity with hardware and software development best practices and tools

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.