Tech Portfolio Manager

BlueHalo, an AV Company, has an immediate opening for a Technical Portfolio Manager to support the High-Performance Electromagnetic Spectrum Survivable Materials Advancement (HELMSSMAN) program. This position will be located at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate's Photonic Materials Branch, at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH.

The program involves developing materials and system designs to provide protection against all forms of electromagnetic threats to ensure effective performance in contested environments. Technology development encompasses protection across multiple wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and experience in overseeing projects, ensuring streamlined operations, and fostering a collaborative work environment. This role demands exceptional communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely to various technical and organization experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Steer a dynamic team to advance technology in electromagnetic protection.
• Provide oversight of developmental programs and technical recommendations to both the AV team and gov't customers.
• Utilize spectrum warfare experience to guide development in a responsive, cutting-edge direction and contribute to the development of technology roadmaps for the program.
• Serve as a conduit monitoring current operational needs while guiding on-going development to secure a responsive and productive collaboration.
• Conduct technical interchange meetings and facilitate communication among stakeholders, government customers and contractor staff.
• Support AF program management during meetings with stakeholders and sponsors, documenting strategic directions, funding consideration and assigned action items.
• Provide proactive program management support to ensure both technology advancement and customer/sponsor satisfaction.
• Address transition considerations for any developed technology.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, TS/SCI clearance
• MS in an engineering discipline related to electronic warfare.
• Experience in AF electronic warfare programs and transition customers.
• Exhibit high organizational and managerial expertise, efficiently coordinating multifaceted tasks, managing competing priorities, updating status reports and successfully leading teams.
• Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication tailored to various audiences, including engineers, financial professionals, contract specialists, government program managers, and other stakeholders.
• Network of AF and other DoD stakeholders engaged in development and transition of electronic warfare systems and electronic protection techniques.

Desired Qualifications

• Proven success in supporting Air Force or other DoD programs.
• Ph.D. in an engineering discipline related to electronic warfare.
• 5-8 years of program management experience.
• Technical background in various forms of electromagnetic threats.