Associate Program Manager

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing. Kratos is looking for a Junior level Project/Program Manager to support various technical projects and programs. The position with be a Project Manager - Deputy Level 1 and will involve supporting various Project/Program administrative and programmatic tasks such as, Action Item tracking a resolution coordination, equipment/material ordering and tracking, fulfilling SCRUM Master tasks, supporting budget tracking and assessment, project execution status, customer deliverable status and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with day?to?day coordination of Space/SATCOM program activities.
• Help update schedules, track milestones, and maintain action items.
• Work with engineering, operations, finance, and logistics teams to support program tasks.
• Prepare meeting materials, status updates, documentation, and briefings.
• Support communication with customers and internal teams to track requirements and follow up on needs.
• Help monitor program budgets and financial data with guidance from senior team members.
• Assist in tracking contract deliverables and ensuring quality requirements are met.
• Support proposal development by collecting inputs and organizing documents.
• Follow all security requirements and correctly handle classified information.

Experience and Skills

• Work with Program Managers, Finance, Schedulers, and Engineers to track and status progress on the project.
• Define and execute ordering of equipment/materials and ensuring they are received and delivered as appropriate
• Knowledge and Experience using MS Excel & Word
• Track, status, and coordinate Action Item resolution
• Support, build, track, and status project/program schedules
• Track and status project/program budget and execution
• Be able to present programmatic information to team members, management and customers as appropriate
• A self-starter and able to work closely in a fast paced, small or large project teams (an absolute must)
• Team player and capable of working in a fast-pasted, team environment. (an absolute must)
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and basic scheduling tools.
• BA Business Administration and or equivalent

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Internship or exposure to DoD, aerospace, or government programs.
• Interest in Space or SATCOM systems.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts.
• Ability to interpret simple technical information and ask clarifying questions.
• Coursework or training related to project management or systems engineering.
• Experience troubleshooting and analytic problem solving

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The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement