Systems Engineer Asc Mgr / Manassas, VA
Manassas, VA

Job Description

Job Description

The T.A.L.E.N.T Apprentice manager in Manassas, VA has the following primary duties:

1) manage approximately 15 High School Graduates - Engineering Apprentices across all non-engineering and engineering functions Software, Hardware, Systems and Integration and Test on Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Programs;

(2) recruit and select new apprentices, and support all high school hiring activities for the Manassas E&T organization to include outreach network events in the local community for Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park City school divisions;

(3) manage the engineering work assignments of apprentices, including building effective relationships with first line managers in all non-engineering and engineering functions, project leadership, and senior management;

(4) meet regularly with apprentices to discuss tasking, qualification card, education, professionalism, teambuilding, mentorship, career development plan and education opportunities;

(5) support the training & development of the apprentices by ensuring qualification cards are provided for each apprentice, track qualification card progress through the program and ensure mentor involvement;

(6) provide assistance and guidance to apprentices that are pursuing higher education opportunities such as certifications and college level classes;

(7) support career growth opportunities for apprentices;

(8) provide apprentice program status updates and briefings to leadership at site, business, and corporate levels.

The Apprentice manager will have managerial responsibilities such as workforce planning, employee development plans, career discussions, yearly performance objectives, performance reviews, salary plans, and education plans for apprentices. A successful candidate will be an integral part of the Manassas T.A.L.E.N.T Initiative team of Apprentice managers that work towards common practices and goals across the Manassas site. The manager may also be assigned to take on direct/contract work, proposals, or other business projects as appropriate.

A successful candidate must be well versed in Full Spectrum Leadership, and must have a proven track record of exhibiting those attributes. A successful candidate should have demonstrated high performance in multiple product areas to include technical and business assignments.

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with RMS Engineering processes and development lifecycle, engineering domains and org structure, RMS products and programs, as well as existing and robust set of relationships with the Manassas E&T management team.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated volunteer and service accomplishments, particularly in the K-12 school divisions, as well as demonstrated leadership abilities and experience. The ideal candidate will also have an understanding of recruiting skills necessary to attract aspiring high school apprentice candidates that possess engineering and non-engineering acumen into applying for the program. Previous experience across STEM activities and disciplines will benefit in the classrooms and onsite educational events such as Women in STEM and Minorities in STEM events. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication and presentation skills necessary to successfully interact across multiple LM organizations, including executive leadership. In addition, there will be opportunities to present to audiences during special speaking events at Elementary, Middle, and High Schools as well as school board and superintendent executive meetings.

Basic Qualifications

Leadership Experience

FSL Knowledge and Practical Application

Excellent Communication Skills

Knowledge of T.A.L.E.N.T Initiative - Apprentice Program

STEM Experience

Business Experience

Recruiting Experience