Program Manager - ISR Sensors / Senior Professional Staff I / II

Relevant Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Address: Laurel Reference Code: 90750 The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, 68% of those hires are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to help the war effort in 1942, four months after Pearl Harbor. We're proud of our heritage from those early days and the can-do attitude and spirit of dedication to the nation's welfare that is still a major element of our culture. Program Manager - ISR Sensors / Senior Professional Staff I / II Description:Responsible for managing and developing sensor programs in the Detection and Targeting Program Area.Duties include: 1) Manage current programs developing sensor hardware for ground targeting systems, including technical (with help from technical specialists), programmatic, and financial aspects. 2) Work with APL technical groups to identify appropriate staffing for ISR Sensors programs. 3) Develop new sensor concepts and programs, new sponsors. 4) Develop strategic plans for the ISR Sensor programs. Contribute to strategic plans for Detection and Targeting Program Area and PE Business Area. 5) Prepare proposals to respond to formal government requests. 6) Prepare/approve program reports to sponsors (financial and technical).Qualifications:Required - B.S. in engineering or equivalent technical discipline. Minimum five years technical experience. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Willingness to travel as needed. SECRET security clearance.Desired - M.S./PhD in engineering or equivalent technical discipline. Ten years technical experience. Experience in management of technical programsSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 90750Company URL: http://www.jhuapl.edu/Company Profile:The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce. To Apply via APL's Employment Website: * Make note of the Reference Code number for this job* Go to www.jhuapl.edu/employment click on "Search and apply" for current openings at APL. * On the Careers Homepage click on Advanced Search hyperlink* Enter the Reference Code number into Job Req# search box and click the Search button* Select job(s) and follow the instructions to complete the on-line application process.