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Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems, and we prioritize partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions that wo

The SARA, Inc. High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative EVMS Program Manager to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers. Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to operation.

Candidates must be strong team leaders and participants, have excellent communication skills, be resourceful and creative, and willing to learn from and lead junior, mid, and senior-level engineers, scientists, and technicians in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

The EVMS Program Manager will have several years of program management experience as well as having led EVMS Programs. They will have experience analyzing EVMS data and reporting results and action plans to the customer. They will be responsible for the direct management of a large EVMS Program in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment with oversight of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely execution of program milestones and deliverables. They will work closely with government sponsors and lead a multi-functional team to build and deliver end-user products, provide training and logistics support, and ensure product reliability and availability. This position requires deep scheduling, program management, and EVMS knowledge and ability to engage program team members across multiple disciplines.

Core Responsibilities: * Overseeing direct management of cost, schedule, and tasking for an EVMS program in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment * Responsible for applying scheduling theory to develop the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and related artifacts in compliance with applicable standards and policies * Responsible for the implementation of EVMS policies * Responsible for devising solutions and implementing practices to align the time-phasing and plans for resources with the IMS to provide an integrated technical, schedule, and resource / cost baseline and forecast/ ETC for programs * Leading and executing all aspects of scheduling and EVMS implementations, program support, training, and tools alongside a Chief Engineer * Organizing, planning and scheduling the work, authorizing and budgeting the work, cost accounting, performance analysis, and managing changes for an EVMS contract * Providing leadership and hands on support to the program EVMS support teams and CAMs to improve program planning and execution while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policy and procedures * Providing oversight and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams operating within/between HPEM division s various departments to achieve timely execution of program milestones * Effectively communicating program directions and objectives to all skills levels, from technicians to senior engineers up to senior scientists