Senior Project Manager

KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 28 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC. In 2027, we will do final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at a new factory in southern Virginia.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc.

At Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. (KDA Inc.), we are committed to advancing cutting-edge defense solutions while upholding the highest standards of integrity and compliance. We are seeking a dedicated Export Compliance Officer to join our team in Alexandria, VA, Toano, VA, or Johnstown, PA. In this critical role, you will ensure that all international trade activities and regulatory obligations are met, safeguarding our operations and supporting our mission to deliver world-class defense technology responsibly.

The Senior Project Manager (PM) shall have the task of supporting and running the Remote Weapon System portfolio of deliveries. The Project shall handle all aspects of orders and deliveries of a complex military system program. Additional tasks from Program of Record will be allocated as and when required. The PM shall have the responsibility to organize reviews of new orders, reporting, and coordination of task to effect successful on-time delivery. PM has the operational responsibility for planning, establishment of the sales order, progress monitoring (sourcing and production), supporting actions, resource requests, prioritization and deliveries of the contract. Furthermore, the PM is responsible for communication with the customer in matters relating to their assigned projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the PMP describes the activities related to deliveries.
• Establish budget for the project assigned.
• Manage delivery schedule.
• Lead customer interface with the US Government.
• Lead Program of Record; including but not limited to resource allocation, program audits - external and internal, program IPTs, and period reporting (financial and delivery status).
• Interface with various internal organizations such as finance, compliance, procurement, engineering, configuration management, and operations.
• Responsible for resource requests for the project, including support of agreement to secure outside resources.
• Responsible for the Risk and Opportunity Management process in the project, including maintenance of a Risk Register.
• Make sure that the project objectives and plans are understood and accepted by the project team and different Sub Project Managers
• Plan the execution and implementation of deliveries, including Packing & Shipping.
• Report the need for changes to the Technical Data Package to engineering and coordination of engineering change requests.
• Provide the Project Owner with periodic status reports
• Contribute to learning and transfer of knowledge through project evaluation and a project final report.
• Ensure proper handling of information and material subject to export and re-export (e.g. ITAR, EAR) restrictions throughout the project.
• Lead supplier subprojects for new products, advancements in products or improving on efficiencies on delivery.
• Secure good communication and cooperation within the project and towards the Customer.
• Understand the Remote Weapon System product, and ability to offer pragmatic solutions to complex problems.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience in working on major capital acquisition programs
• Experience in the preparation of detailed plans for complex Defense programs
• Experience in working as part of a diverse team, including with international partners
• Track record in developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral
• KPI focused with a track record of delivery
• Experience in leading and managing diverse teams to achieve outcomes within a constrained budget and schedule
• Experience with the engagement of US SMEs to support the OEM on major Defense procurement projects
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PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of DoD 5000 series requirements.
• Knowledge of U.S. DoD Acquisition cycle including Milestone Decision Authorities.
• Management of projects under leading commercial quality requirements (i.e. AS9100).
• Management of projects under strict regulatory requirements.

OTHER POSITION CONSIDERATIONS:

• Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
• Location: This position is hybrid with occasional onsite presence at our Alexandria Headquarters.
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for purposes of installation, verification and demonstration of products.
  • Have or able to obtain a US Passport.
  • Initial travel requirements include:
  • Required training in Norway; estimated to be 3 months of total travel time to Norway during first year. Trips will range from 2 weeks to 1 month in duration.
    After initial onboarding and training, travel will be approximately 25% of the time.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance: Employer paid premiums, 100%
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time Off
• Flexible Schedule

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT: “To comply with U.S. national security requirements mandated under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. will consider only applicants who are U.S. Persons for this position.” OR “Applicant must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing export control.” “A U.S. Person is a United States Citizen or National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Lawful Temporary Resident, Refugee or Asylee.”

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.