Sr. Specialist, Program Management
About The Position
Responsible for managing the cost, revenue, cash, and schedule requirements of complex DoD programs from proposal through completion of the period of performance. Ensures resources—including engineering, manpower, subcontracts, and line items—are available to support internal and external delivery targets. Defines deliverables and guides internal teams, formulates and executes long-term cost and profit-control plans, and supports the Sales team in securing new orders, formulating requirements, and expediting orders. Works with customers to understand needs, requirements, and new business opportunities, while providing strategic leadership for program management activities.
Requirements
- Experience running programs in the defense and aerospace industry and managing contracts for the U.S. Department of Defense.
- Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs.
- Experience managing complex integrated systems programs.
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors.
- Experience managing program budgets greater than $5 million.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers at all levels, senior management, and customers.
- General knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements and DPAS-rated contracts.
- Ability to travel within the United States up to 20%.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant program management experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience managing complex programs involving development or system integration.
- Technical background.
- PMI certification.
- Earned Value Management experience.
- Experience applying advanced technical and business principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to solve a variety of technical and business problems.
Responsibilities
- Manage cost, revenue, cash, and schedule requirements for complex DoD programs throughout their life cycle.
- Ensure engineering, manpower, subcontract, and line-item resources are available to meet delivery targets.
- Define program deliverables and guide internal cross-functional teams.
- Formulate and execute long-term plans for cost and profit control.
- Assist the Sales team with securing new orders, formulating requirements, and expediting orders.
- Work with customers to determine needs, requirements, and new business opportunities.
- Provide strategic leadership for program management activities.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators for cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance from kick-off through production.
- Prepare and present project status, financial, and performance reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage multiple subcontractors and program budgets exceeding $5 million.
- Participate in negotiations of contracts and contract changes.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (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
Senior
