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Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated master schedules (IMS) for multiple programs; perform schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis; apply DCMA 14-point, EVMS, SRA, and critical path analysis; prepare status reporting and presentations; conduct IBR/JSR audits and coordinate with cross-functional and supplier teams.

Support recurring business and financial processes and reporting cycles; manage data flows and reconciliations across SAP, Deltek Cobra, wInsight, and Excel; prepare reports using Power BI and SQL; perform root-cause analysis; participate in system testing and process improvements; document procedures and partner with stakeholders to enhance workflows. Position is onsite and requires an active Top-Secret/SCI clearance.

Lead software integrated product team and serve as Control Account Manager for avionics navigation software. Plan, budget, execute, and report progress; participate in development and review of software to meet DO-178 objectives; manage risks, staffing, metrics, and customer/senior leadership communications. Oversee Agile ceremonies and ensure cost/schedule control for software work scope.

Lead architecture and implementation of model-based navigation algorithms and systems, drive navigation performance analysis in lab and flight-test, manage cross-functional and external communications, mentor engineers, and represent the team at conferences. Guide multi-sensor fusion, synchronization, calibration, state estimation, and timing solutions for advanced embedded INS/GPS and GPS-denied navigation environments.

Lead global PNT capture campaigns for Navigation Solutions, develop capture and proposal strategies, manage P&L and IRAD planning, build customer and industry relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and drive proposal development through contract award. Requires US citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance; up to 25% travel.

Design and build enterprise, mission-critical Java microservices and data-flow solutions. Lead multiple mid-to-large projects, integrate observability and dashboards, collaborate across teams, and support deployment and networking requirements while maintaining required security clearances.

Lead systems engineering efforts (80% technical) and serve as a functional homeroom manager (20%) for 10–15 engineers. Manage staffing, performance evaluations, mentoring, compliance, and program coordination. Work full-time on-site in El Segundo; requires active Top Secret clearance and SAP access; travel up to 20%.

Support EVMS implementation and material cost control for major subcontracts and general procurement. Prepare month-end reports, develop and review EACs, maintain cost/schedule baselines, assist CAMs with WBS alignment, time-phasing, earned value methodologies, estimate-to-complete analyses, variance research, and support monthly reviews, audits, and recovery plans.

Lead all phases of defense aerospace programs, managing cost, schedule, technical performance and cross-functional teams to meet contractual requirements. Coordinate with customers and stakeholders (DCMA, JPO, Lockheed), drive risk mitigation, schedule recovery, supplier management, and production integration across multiple sites to deliver F-35 production commitments.

Lead the Commerce propulsion tank product line end-to-end as Chief Engineer: own technical baseline, resolve RCCA/nonconformances, improve manufacturability, mentor engineers, drive technical roadmaps (including additive manufacturing), interface with customers and leadership, and support proposals to meet performance, cost, and schedule targets.