THE COMPANY

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission-critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high-altitude balloons. 

Silvus StreamCaster ™ radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense to International, Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys, and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers. 

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a fulfilling experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus Technologies seeks an experienced Director of Strategic Programs reporting to our Chief Operating Officer.  The successful individual in this role will possess a strategic mindset and a passion for technology-driven defense solutions.  This position is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The location for this role is Silvus’ HQ in the heart of West Los Angeles, CA.
 
In this vital role, you will be at the helm of managing our most critical programs, leveraging your expertise to deliver cutting edge solutions. Your mission will be to orchestrate the success of each program, harnessing the collective strengths of diverse internal teams. You will be the driving force behind innovative solutions that redefine industry standards, ensuring each project not only aligns with our organizational goals but also sets new benchmarks in operational excellence.
 
If you're ready to lead the charge in transforming military communications through groundbreaking MANET technology, we want you on our team!
 
The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Program Leadership and Strategy: Act as the primary focal point for all activities related to SIlvus’ Strategic Programs. Drive these programs towards success and guide strategic direction.
  • Project Planning: Plan project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across all assigned programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations. Establish program management baselines and execute structured scope and configuration management actions.
  • Collaborative Coordination: Serve as the main internal focal point, effectively collaborating and coordinating with cross-functional teams (including sales engineering, applications engineering, product engineering, supply chain, production, finance, quality, etc.) to ensure program objectives are met.
  • Budget Management: Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation for each program, ensuring cost-effectiveness, financial integrity, and profitability.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders, including military clients, internal teams, and external partners.
  • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the programs.
  • Technical Oversight: Ensure technical excellence in program deliverables, staying abreast of advancements in MANET technology and relevant fields.
  • Quality Assurance: Flow down program quality requirements to suppliers and teammates. Implement quality control measures and continuous improvement processes across all programs.
  • Compliance and Standards: Ensure all program activities comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, particularly in defense-related projects.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Regularly report on program status using data-driven analysis for informed decision-making.
  • Process and System Innovation: Bring extensive program/project management experience to set up new systems and processes, streamlining program management.
  • TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS - up to 25%; regular travel to partner sites, custom meetings, or events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM program plus a minimum of 10 years of program management experience in a defense or technology related industry; 8 years of program management experience in a defense or technology related industry with an advanced degree.
  • Program Management (PM) Best Practices: Knowledge and experience in deploying program management best practices and establishing PM functional excellence.
  • Technical Proficiency: Foundational understanding of communications technology and its applications in military contexts.
  • Project Management Skills: Proven track record in managing complex projects, including timeline coordination, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Communication Skills: Strong communication abilities to effectively liaise with all levels; in military clients, internal teams, and external partners.
  • Risk Management: Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks.
  • Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in defense-related projects.
  • Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Must have minimum clearance at SECRET level; OR the ability to obtain a SECRET US Government security clearance within 12 months of start date.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering or related STEM program.
  • Demonstrated industry experience specifically in managing military programs at tiers 1, 2 or 3.
  • Army or other military programs.
  • Innovative Mindset: Experience in implementing new systems and methodologies to improve program management.
  • Technical Depth: Advanced knowledge of systems engineering and general knowledge of RF technology and related fields.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to strategic planning and innovation within the department or organization.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills, crucial for internal and external stakeholder management.

COMPENSATION

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

CA Pay Range
$75,000—$200,000 USD

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen).  Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to International positions; only job postings for positions located in the US. All Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

Silvus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
 
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
 
*Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.

Apply for this Job

* Required
resume chosen  
Dropbox Google Drive
(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)
Cancel
cover_letter chosen  
Dropbox Google Drive
(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)
Cancel
When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review
+ Add another education

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Silvus Technologies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

Our system has flagged this application as potentially being associated with bot traffic. Please turn off any VPNs, clear your browser cache and cookies, or try submitting your application in a different browser. If this issue persists, please reach out to our support team via our help center.
Please complete the reCAPTCHA above.