+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | JOIN OUR DEDICATED AND GROWING TEAM | | | | Ludlum Measurements Inc. dba VPI Technology (VPI) is seeking a | | dedicated Radiation Program Manager to work in its D-tect | | Systems division in Draper, Utah. The ideal candidate will be | | well-organized, energetic, and passionate. This individual will | | coordinate and monitor the scheduling, pricing, and technical | | performance of our Radiological Detection System (RDS) Program. They | | will ensure adherence to U.S. government and other contracts and | | schedules, develop solutions to problems, and negotiate new | | contracts. We are looking for a creative and dedicated individual who | | will fit with our collaborative culture and know how to have fun | | along the way. This is a full-time, salaried job opportunity with | | benefits. | | | | D-tect designs and manufactures radiation detection equipment for | | military and commercial customers. We work on exciting and | | challenging projects with a tight-knit, smart, fun group of | | employees. We are technology geeks and proud of it! D-tect fosters | | collaboration and personal empowerment, creating a family feel at | | work. We are looking for someone prepared to take on a challenging | | production program. We'd love you to join our team! | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS | | | | Education and Experience | | | | - Bachelor's degree with a technical focus preferred | | - U.S. citizenship due to customer-related requirements | | - Must qualify for U.S. security clearance at time of hire | | - 8+ years' experience in a program management role strongly | | desired | | - 10+ years' experience in the radiation industry | | | | Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  * | | | | - Strong project management and continuous improvement skills | | - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly | | desired | | - Knowledge of technical aspects of radiation detection | | - Excellent client-facing communication skills | | - Ability to organize and lead internal and external meetings | | - Experience managing government contracts, programs, or projects | | is highly desired | | - Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication for | | cross-functional teams and executive leadership | | - Strong critical thinking/problem-solving skills | | - Advanced time management and analytical skills | | - Organized with great attention to detail | | - Proficient with M.S. Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and | | PowerPoint | | - Experience working in a team-oriented atmosphere | | - High degree of profe sionalism and maturity with ability to work | | independently, problem solve, and make decisions with limited | | supervision | | - Ability to adapt to changes, delays, and unexpected events | | - High degree of integrity and ethics | | - Ability to travel on an as-needed basis (approx. 10% of job) | | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | *JOB Responsibilities | | | | - Responsible for managing a complex program that involves managing | | fixed-price (FFP), cost plus fixed fee (CPFF), and fixed-price | | incentive fee (FPIF) contracts with high dollar volume or | | contract length | | - Deal with project technical and schedule challenges and pr | | omptly and professionally hold crucial conversations with | | customers, balancing the needs of our company and the customer | | - Assist in technical proposal writing and negotiating new | | contracts | | - Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful | | completion of short- and long-term goals and project objectives | | - Regularly report program performance to the customer through | | formal meetings and working groups | | - Oversee system pricing, procurement, production, and conformance | | testing on an ongoing basis | | - Oversee product enhancements within program including Engineering | | Change Proposals, Requests for Variances, and Corrective Action | | Reports | | - Develop relationships of understanding and trust with customers | | - Monitor project schedules and work with key players to keep or | | adjust timelines as necessary | | - Oversee program budget and schedules | | - Participate in Cost Accounting for government contracts | | - Provide feedback to management on project needs | | - Exercise good judgment, keeping in mind company policies and | | procedures | | - Work in a fast-paced environment and multitask on a variety of | | projects | | - Coordinate employees to develop project schedules, project cost | | estimates, and technology design approaches | | - All other duties as assigned | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | WHY D-tect? | | D-tect is home to an enviable workplace culture where we take care of | | our team so they can take care of our customers. When you join | | D-tect, you will learn new skills, acquire knowledge, and use these | | values to help you grow in your career and fulfill your professional | | goals. We have a technical, clever talent pool here and want you to | | join us! | | We are a growing company that offers competitive benefits. At D-tect, | | you will feel valued for your talents and contributions and become | | part of a team. Apply now to join our D-tect family.  | | | | ABOUT US