Program Manager - Defense

About the role

The Program Manager brings strong initiative and excellent communication skills to drive high-impact aerospace and defense programs. This includes creating and monitoring key performance metrics, building and strengthening customer relationships, and successful project execution against an AOP. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and experience with DOD projects, revenue forecasting, tracking funding and billing, subcontractor management, follow on proposals, meeting coordination (internal and external), and regular up-reporting on program performance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of Defense programs, in accordance with contract requirements and company policies and procedures
• Lead contract negotiations, including changes, change orders, and preparation of proposals/business plans; performance of Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications; and financial terms/conditions
• Manage program/projects to deliver results on-time and on-budget
• Lead and support proposal efforts for continued growth
• Own customer satisfaction by building strong relationships and leading technical discussions
• Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance
• Develop and implement processes and tools for Program Management Excellence

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in Program Management; background in high-tech environments is preferred
• Minimum BS in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related degree
• Knowledge of Government contractual terms and major contract types; CPFF, FFP, T&M
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR and related U.S. regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Must be willing to travel up to 15%

Pay

Starting Pay Depends On Qualifications, with a range of $90,000 - $120,000

Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 10 paid Holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date, including Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance