Engineer/Program Manager

About Ventus Executive Solutions

Ventus Executive Solutions (VES) is seeking an Engineer/ Program Manager to join an exciting team working in the National Capital Region. This position involves impactful work with a great team. VES is a small company that works in the innovation and consulting arena and hires particularly talented individuals. We offer excellent salaries and benefits. For more information about Ventus, check out our website at: www.ventus-solutions.com .

This near-term opportunity is ideal for a self-starting, detail-oriented, and technically proficient individual to provide direct support to the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO). The successful candidate will provide Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) support to an existing portfolio of programs and assist in the development of new programs. Responsibilities include aiding in the preparation of program summary and review briefings and documents (including milestone reviews), program approval documents, and external briefings. Work in SCO facilities with access to classified network will be required. The candidate should have experience communicating and interfacing directly with senior leaders; tracking and completing multiple tasks simultaneously; working independently with little to no supervision; and providing objective, independent critical thinking. The ideal candidate has Aegis, radar, and missile experience, and experience emphasizing DoD Acquisition, program management, resource sponsorship, and/or technical development or testing is a plus. However, individuals with DoD program management or good technical/operational experience should apply for this role.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required, Engineering or technical degree desired.
• Clearance: TS/SCI
• Travel: Infrequent local travel and overnight travel may be required.
• Operational experience in maritime warfare areas

Desired Experience:

• 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with DoD and Navy operational and acquisition processes
• Strong communication skills
• Tactical experience in air or missile defense, air warfare, or surface warfare
• Aegis, radar, and missile experience highly desirable
• Testing & evaluation experience
• Individuals with operational at sea experience working with technical systems (subsurface, surface, air) in lieu of AEGIS/radar/missile.

Work location is in the National Capital Region

Ventus Executive Solutions provides our government and commercial clients with a range of professional and innovation services including: technology innovation acceleration, business consulting services, professional engineering and program oversight, and program and budget support. We support analysis and studies in a variety of areas including defense, energy and health care where we aid organizations in solving complex problems in new and innovative ways. We work with our clients to identify core issues and then put together a cost-effective world-class team to solve problems and enable our clients to create and seize opportunities. VES is a Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).

Ventus Executive Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

To find out more about Ventus, visit our website: www.ventus-solutions.com

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