Program Manager

GALT•San Diego, CA

6d•$148,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) is a non-traditional defense contractor whose vision is a rapid innovator solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warriors need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warrior with such tools. Founded in 2015, GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and to drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration and rapid prototyping, fielding and operations. At GALT Aerospace, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. We look for people who have bold new ideas, with courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun. Our culture is based on Customer Focused Innovation, which thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we strive to do what others think is impossible. Our Programs are typically Rapid Development and Demonstrations of Advanced Integrated Communication Systems in a SWaP-constrained military airborne platform. Responsibilities also include support for tracking project financials, and building/nurturing client relationships with US Department of Defense and US aerospace/defense companies. GALT Aerospace Program Managers must know the fundamentals of project and resource planning such as integrated master schedule, work breakdown structure, resourced scheduling including critical path determination, risk identification and mitigation, and are responsible to understand the basics of defense contracting and contracting with suppliers and sub-contractors. GALT Aerospace Program Managers have significant responsibility and are held accountable for program success. Time management skills are extremely important to effectively carry out the demands of this profession. They must be team-oriented, with effective communication and cooperation. Program Managers are expected to know industry norms, and safe practices to effectively carry out their duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, and/or Management
3+ years in Supply Chain Management and 10+ years in aerospace defense industry of successful experience with increasing responsibilities in production projects, preferably as a DoD contractor
A high Level of skill negotiating with suppliers
A high level of skill with Microsoft Office tools including MS-Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams
A high level of skill working with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and dealing with large data sets
Ability to Lead others in demanding environments complying with and improving processes for ever more effective performance.
U.S. Citizenship required
Active DOD Secret, TS/SCI, and/or SSBI clearance

Nice To Haves

Industry Supply Chain Manager
Managing multiple Subcontractors and Consultants
10+ Years in Industry and Supply Chain Leadership
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Proficient with Deltek CostPoint ERP
Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environment
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Strong critical and analytical thinking
Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced studies and Continued Education in Supply Chain Management