Principal Government Program Manager

JOIN OUR DEDICATED AND GROWING TEAM Ludlum Measurements Inc. dba VPI Technology (VPI) is seeking a dedicated Program Manager to work in its D-tect Systems division in Draper, Utah.

The ideal candidate will be well-organized, energetic, and passionate. This individual will coordinate and monitor the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of our Radiological Detection System (RDS) Program.

They will ensure adherence to U.S. government and other contracts and schedules, develop solutions to problems, and negotiate new contracts.

We are looking for a creative and dedicated individual who will fit with our collaborative culture and know how to have fun along the way.

This is a full-time, salaried job opportunity with benefits. D-tect designs and manufactures radiation detection equipment for military and commercial customers.

We work on exciting and challenging projects with a tight-knit, smart, fun group of employees. We are technology geeks and proud of it! D-tect fosters collaboration and personal empowerment, creating a family feel at work.

We are looking for someone prepared to take on a challenging production program. We’d love you to join our team! QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with a technical focus preferred U.

S. citizenship due to customer-related requirements Must qualify for U.S. security clearance at time of hire Experience in the radiation industry strongly desired 10+ years’ experience in program management of government contracts, programs, or projects (Department of Defense strongly preferred) Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong project management and continuous improvement skills Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly desired Knowledge of technical aspects of radiation detection Excellent client-facing communication skills Ability to organize and lead internal and external meetings Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication for cross-functional teams and executive leadership Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills Advanced time management and analytical skills Organized with great attention to detail Proficient with M.

S. Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint Experience working in a team-oriented atmosphere High degree of professionalism and maturity with ability to work independently, problem solve, and make decisions with limited supervision Ability to adapt to changes, delays, and unexpected events High degree of integrity and ethics Ability to travel on an as-needed basis (approx.

10% of time) JOB Responsibilities Responsible for managing a complex program that involves managing fixed-price (FFP), cost plus fixed fee (CPFF), and fixed-price incentive fee (FPIF) contracts with high dollar volume or contract length Deal with project technical and schedule challenges and promptly and professionally hold crucial conversations with customers, balancing the needs of our company and the customer Assist in technical proposal writing and negotiating new contracts Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals and project objectives Regularly report program performance to the customer through formal meetings and working groups Oversee system pricing, procurement, production, and conformance testing on an ongoing basis Oversee product enhancements within program including Engineering Change Proposals, Requests for Variances, and Corrective Action Reports Develop relationships of understanding and trust with customers Monitor project schedules and work with key players to keep or adjust timelines as necessary Oversee program budget and schedules Participate in Cost Accounting for government contracts Provide feedback to management on project needs Exercise good judgment, keeping in mind company policies and procedures Work in a fast-paced environment and multitask on a variety of projects Coordinate employees to develop project schedules, project cost estimates, and technology design approaches All other duties as assigned WHY D-tect?

D-tect is home to an enviable workplace culture where we take care of our team so they can take care of our customers. When you join D-tect, you will learn new skills, acquire knowledge, and use these values to help you grow in your career and fulfill your professional goals.

We have a technical, clever talent pool here and want you to join us! We are a growing company that offers competitive benefits.

At D-tect, you will feel valued for your talents and contributions and become part of a team. Apply now to join our D-tect family.

ABOUT US D-tect Systems provides high-quality radiation detection products. D-tect is currently providing the U.S. Armed Forces with their next-generation radiological detection equipment and expanding this product internationally.

With its deep technical ability and radiation experience, D-tect plans to grow its product line with reasonable cost, high-tech, high-reliability solutions to meet the needs of the radiation detection industry.

http : / / www.dtectsystems.com / #about D-tect / VPI is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact H.

R. at [email protected] . All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. VPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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