Role OverviewRiverside Research is seeking a Program Manager with a strong background in at least two of the areas of military operational experience, commercial technology, technical program management, autonomy, robotics, or related fields to support the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The Program Manager will be responsible for turning consequential warfighter problems into executable programs and moving promising commercial technologies from initial discovery to operational use.
What You Will Do
Translate complex operational needs into clear problem statements, identify and assess commercial technologies, build and lead multidisciplinary programs, manage program outcomes, develop competitive solicitation and prototyping strategies, and communicate program status to senior stakeholders.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience in at least two of the areas of military operations, commercial technology, DoD acquisition, technical program management, autonomy, robotics, or artificial intelligence, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments.
Requirements
- Typically a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, 8 years with a master’s degree, a PhD with 5 years’ experience, or equivalent experience
- Current TS/SCI clearance
- Strong background in at least two of the areas of military operational experience, commercial technology, technical program management, autonomy, robotics, or related fields
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical programs with responsibility for outcomes, schedules, budgets, risks, and senior stakeholder expectations
- Sufficient technical fluency to decompose unfamiliar problems, evaluate solution credibility and maturity, identify integration risks, and engage effectively with engineers and operators
- Strong end-user empathy developed through operational service, acquisition experience, product development, or firsthand experience delivering commercial technology to the Department
- Working knowledge of DoD acquisition and contracting pathways, including FAR-based contracts, Other Transactions, prize challenges, SBIR, or comparable rapid-acquisition mechanisms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate between operational, technical, commercial, and acquisition communities
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefit packages
- Comprehensive compensation and benefit packages
- Comprehensive compensation and benefit packages
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