Sustainment Manager

Moog Inc. • Aurora, IL

1d • $140,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title: Sustainment Manager Reporting To: Strategy Growth & Innovation Director Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY Moog is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for the following markets: satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, and naval vessels Moog’s Space & Defense Group (SDG) is a rapidly growing organization offering significant opportunities for professional development. We are seeking a Sustainment Manager to partner closely with Sustainment Leadership in the ongoing management of Moog’s aftermarket sustainment contracts. This role will focus on product support, modernization and upgrade initiatives, service and support programs, training solutions, and engineered sustainment capabilities that enable multi-domain defense operations. The Sustainment Manager will provide direct sustainment expertise across the full contract lifecycle—business development, supporting proposals, system fielding, long‑term sustainment, modernization planning, and capability upgrades for Moog SDG systems. This position plays a key role in ensuring reliable, effective, and mission-ready support for our U.S. and international defense customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant technical experience
• Technical expertise with hydraulic, electro-mechanical and electronic systems—or comparable defense and aerospace technologies preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing U.S. Government (USG) sustainment contracts in a sustainment leadership role
• Strong understanding of the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey and discuss complex technical issues clearly
• Self-driven leadership style, with the ability to work independently, set priorities, and drive tasks to completion
• Proven success leading and coordinating cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams
• 7 years of project or program management experience, with a track record of delivering on schedule and within budget
• Strong communication skills in engagements with executive leadership, government customers, and suppliers
• Broad USG sustainment domain experience
• Familiarity with business development practices, including driving new business whilst aligning with USG platform roadmaps and modernization strategies.
• Contracting and negotiations
• Quality and compliance
• Finance (forecasting, sales, margins)
• Export compliance (ITAR/EAR)
• Certifications and regulatory frameworks (experience with., ISO9001, AS9100, or FAR/DFARS)
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Sustainment Leadership & Execution: Oversee all sustainment activities for SDG fielded assets, ensuring optimal system availability, reliability, and mission readiness.
• Lead sustainment efforts across Moog SDG departments, identifying and implementing improvements while maintaining product quality.
• Manage sustainment scope for engineering changes and modifications, ensuring work exceeds customer expectations.
• Maintain deep knowledge of sustainment contracts and the performance of all SDG fielded systems.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to sustainment team members.
• Oversee bid-no-bid and pricing decisions for sustainment projects
• Develop and maintain effective relationships across Moog U.S. and International sites in support of global sustainment initiatives.
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) & Strategy
• Performance Monitoring & Compliance
• Customer, Supplier & Partner Engagement
• Business, Financial & Contract Management
• Spares Management & Sustainment Optimization
• Training & Field Support

Benefits

• great compensation package
• annual profit sharing
• matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
• relocation assistance
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees