Senior Staff Program Manager

• Serve as the lead program manager for the company’s largest and most complex engineering and manufacturing program
• Communicate with Government program office, coordinate and manage deliverables and progress for a major weapon system program with high visibility
• Work directly with company senior leadership on program execution
• Manage highly complex program with multiple sub-programs and program managers
• Manage complete program management organization, including engineering, technicians, finance, contracting, purchasing, and associated functions
• Develop and implement program plans, budgeting positions, schedules, and execution strategy
• Perform specific, routine program or technical tasks within defined scope of management responsibility
• Perform program/technical management for assigned system(s)
• Interpret and apply acquisition policy; develop recommendations to senior leadership on program and business development strategies
• Apply and correlate knowledge of multiple disciplines (engineering, logistics, financial management, contracting, and configuration management) to achieve cohesive program execution in accordance with assigned cost, schedule & performance requirements
• Logically and systematically convert customer or product/technical requirements into solutions that recognize technical, schedule, and cost constraints; identify associated risks and manage mitigation plans
• Provide higher management with status and decision information on key program issues
• Ensure contractual needs/concerns are addressed
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports/deliverables
• Participate in company program reviews
• Communicate cost, schedule, and performance with management
• Provide necessary solutions across the spectrum of program management and business operations; mentor lower-level Program Managers
• Support proposal and pricing efforts as required; may perform Capture Manager duties
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

• Master’s Degree in technical, business, or related field required
• Department of Defense Acquisition (DAU) PM certification, PMP, or degree in Program Management or equivalent is preferred     

Experience:

• 20+ years of Program Management or associated experience with Government or Industry
• Must be highly knowledgeable in advanced program management concepts, able to develop, communicate and execute a complete program baseline
• Must be comfortable developing presentations and briefing senior military leaders.
• Experience with Air Force nuclear enterprise, aircraft sustainment, and/or maintenance repair and overhaul programs a plus

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance will be required
• Active Secret clearance preferred

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $130,000 - 160,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.