Areté conducts research, development and operational capability development across the technology spectrum for a wide range of national security and commercial customers.  Areté applies hard science to hard problems to develop innovative solutions.  We execute cutting edge analysis in sensors, lasers, and modeling.  We also conduct field tests of our products and manufacture a variety of components.  An employee-owned company, Areté offers an exciting and challenging work environment with highly competitive compensation levels, a full benefits package and significant advancement opportunities.  Our Huntsville, AL office has an immediate opening for a Program Manager.  This is an exempt supervisory full-time position.

Summary:  The successful candidate will direct all phases of multiple programs from inception through completion, working closely with the principal investigators on each program. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and plans for staffing and other resources. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

Primary responsibilities:

• Manage multiple small programs
• Manage and communicate scope schedule and budget associated with assigned programs
• Develop and manage relationships with the customer
• Present program status in public venues both internally and externally
• Assist in marketing and proposal development to government customers
• Coordinate resource allocation within the company to assure program execution on time and budget
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 10 years’ (8 years’ with MS, 5 with PhD) experience in program management or leadership related disciplines
• Bachelor’s in a relevant engineering / technical field
• U.S. Citizenship required 
• Active Secret security clearance, must be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI security clearance. 
• Demonstrated defense related government funded Research and Development program management experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with a technical team to identify and achieve key milestones and mitigate risks technical hurdles
• Proven track record of working with government customers
• Proven track record of generating follow on or new business with defense related government customers

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience with R&D programs with algorithm development, software development, prototype hardware, modeling and simulation.
• Small Business Innovation Research proposal and management experience
• Military service with leadership roles
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Please submit your resume on-line at: http://www.arete.com.  U.S. citizenship, background screen and drug test are required to meet position eligibility

Areté is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact  Areté Human Resources Representative.

Areté will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.