Specialist, Program Management
About The Position
Tactical Communications (TCOM) Department of Defense (DoD) Program Manager responsible for managing the cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of US DoD Programs through all phases from proposal to period of performance completion. Ensures that all resources such as engineering staffing, subcontractors, production, quality and facilities are available to support internal and external delivery targets. Manages programs to achieve TCOM quarterly orders, revenue, OI & cash flow targets. Assists Sales team to secure new orders, formulate requirements, and help expedite orders. Works with customers to determine scope, technical and execution requirements and new business opportunities. Travel to customer locations as needed.
Requirements
- Experience running programs in the Defense and Aerospace industry, and managing contracts for the US DoD.
- Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs.
- Experience managing complex integrated systems programs and development.
- Experience managing program budgets >$5M.
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to travel withing the US up to 20%.
- General knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements, and DPAS rated contracts.
- Bachelor's Degree with 4 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 8 years prior experience or Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing development programs or programs with significant non-recurring engineering (NRE) effort.
- Prior experience managing recurring production programs.
- PMP certification.
- MS Project experience.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Active Security Clearance Secret or greater.
Responsibilities
- Managing the cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of US DoD Programs through all phases from proposal to period of performance completion.
- Ensuring that all resources such as engineering staffing, subcontractors, production, quality and facilities are available to support internal and external delivery targets.
- Managing programs to achieve TCOM quarterly orders, revenue, OI & cash flow targets.
- Assisting Sales team to secure new orders, formulate requirements, and help expedite orders.
- Working with customers to determine scope, technical and execution requirements and new business opportunities.
- Overseeing key performance indicators related to cost, schedule, risk and technical performance across all program life-cycle phases, from development through operations.
- Preparing and presenting comprehensive reports regarding project status, financials, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
- Managing multiple subcontractors.
- Responsible for the defining scope of work including program deliverables to guide an internal cross-functional team.
- Participating in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
- Effectively communicating with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer.
Benefits
- health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- education assistance
- parental leave
- paid time off
- company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
