Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Minimum 10 years of program management in the defense and/or aerospace industry.
• Proven track record managing complex government contracts and understanding public procurement frameworks.
• Strong background in program management and the technical design-to-production lifecycle.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a US security clearance
• Extensive experience working within the Department of War (DoW) environment, including a strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and other government contracting regulations
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks; excellent time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with project team and external vendors and be able to accurately document, report and present
• A drive for results in a teambuilding environment
• Ability to research solutions and apply advanced planning tools and techniques to resolve business challenges
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills to ensure accountability of supply base is maintained
• Ability to organize, schedule, budget and coordinate work phases
• A clear understanding of relevant quality standards including AS9100 Rev D
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint); proficient experience using internal ERP systems, use of all engineering software and related applications
• No travel restrictions

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• PMP certification
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma or other formal continuous improvement programs
• Electronics industry experience
• Experience negotiating national and foreign LTA agreements with both large and small program offices, letters of intent, POs and other contractual arrangements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

• Deliver programs to contractual commitments with ≥95% on-time performance for DPAS and other priority orders.
• Achieve cost variance within ±3% of baseline EAC and maintain accurate monthly forecasts.
• Stand up disciplined risk/opportunity management with quantified mitigation plans; maintain risk burn-down trajectory.
• Establish and lead integrated master schedule (IMS) governance and phase-gate reviews (PDR/CDR/PRR/FCA/DCA as applicable).
• Reduce change-cycle time by improving configuration control and supplier responsiveness.
• Strengthen customer satisfaction (measured via formal reviews/action-item closure rate and survey feedback).
• Support capture with at least two material wins (proposal leadership, pricing strategy, and negotiations).
• Lead multi-functional teams from proposal through contract award, development, production, and sustainment.
• Own cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk; maintain EVMS artifacts and report earned value.
• Run regular IPTs, management reviews, and customer status meetings; drive decision-making and accountability.
• Build and manage baselines, EACs, and monthly forecasts; partner with Finance on margin protection.
• Coordinate proposals, RFQ responses, pricing strategies, and TINA-compliant submissions; support DCMA/DCAA.
• Navigate contract types (FFP/CPFF/T&M), modifications (ECP/CCP), and compliance with FAR/DFARS.
• Serve as primary customer interface; shape requirements and negotiate scope, price, and delivery terms.
• Collaborate with BD to develop capture plans, value propositions, and competitive proposals.
• Represent Miltope at reviews and industry engagements; open doors and deepen relationships with primes and key suppliers.
• Partner with Engineering on development plans, qualification/verification, and production readiness.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on make/buy, obsolescence mitigation, and long-lead procurement.
• Ensure robust configuration management, change control, and quality (AS9100/ISO 9001 environment).
• Maintain IMS/IMP governance, risk registers, and action trackers; publish clear, concise status reports.
• Drive continuous improvement across schedule fidelity, lead times, and cost control.
• Influence without authority across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Negotiation excellence with customers and suppliers; creates win–win outcomes while protecting margin and schedule.
• Decisive, data-informed problem solving; escalates early and drives closure.
• Resilience and ownership; thrives in an execution-focused, hardware manufacturing environment.
• Clear, concise communication tailored to executives, customers, and shop-floor teams.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Disability
• PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities