Senior Specialist Project Engineering (Colorado Springs) (Secret) at L3Harris Technologies

Job Title:  Project Engineer (Engineering Project Manager)

Job Code: 16664

Job Location:  Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Description:

• Responsible for successfully leading a project team, including subcontractors, to meet customer requirements within allocated cost/schedule commitments in growing business area.
• Execute program in Agile Methodology utilizing scrum and being a scrum master on the program.
• Execute program role as Release Train Engineer (RTE) to facilitate Agile Release Trains (ART) events and processes.
• Works closely with Program Manager and Program Finance Administrator roles in tracking and using EVMS metrics to track progress and reduce variances.
• Create and report on program variances in the proper formats and EVMS techniques.

• Assist program project engineer for the program Integrated Master Schedule development and timely execution. Understands and mitigates risks and problems before they cause schedule slip.
• Oversees and removes roadblocks for the Program Scheduler role in development and management at a lower level of detail in IMS mechanics.
• Leadership stakeholder in developing and managing the program cost baseline.
• Assesses engineering issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Identifies, tracks, mitigates, manages, and dispositions program-level risks and opportunities.
• Estimate resource and material needs for the project/product.
• Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• Must have ability and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment on quick reaction projects and will have regular contact with customers.

Essential Functions: 

• SW Development Scrum Master with expertise in Agile methodology and driving program execution.
• Project Engineering Experience on ground-based radar space systems (UEWR Preferred).
• Technical aptitude with a focus on sustainment for space systems.
• Ability to interface with customers at multiple levels (executive to engineering).
• Expertise in Project Execution and Management.
• Leadership Skills and ability to lead program teams to successful program execution.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum Secret Clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years or prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience or knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques.
• Experience or knowledge of Government contract acquisition lifecycle a plus
• Experience with management of design to cost activities.
• Experience with working with subcontractors in meeting their schedule commitments.
• Ability to work successfully with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work with flexible goals or shifting scope. 
• May have a broad knowledge of project management.
• Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty with the discipline.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $89,000 - $165,00 This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.