Specialist, Program Manager

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Location: Rochester, NY (onsite)

Job Description

The Mission Critical Communications (MCC) Department of Defense (DoD) business unit is seeking a Program Manager responsible for managing cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of US DoD programs through all phases from proposal to period‑of‑performance completion. The role ensures engineering staffing, subcontractors, production, quality, and facilities are available to support internal and external delivery targets, and manages programs to achieve MCC quarterly orders, revenue, OI, and cash‑flow targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs to meet cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance KPIs across all life‑cycle phases, from kickoff through production.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on project status, financials, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist the Sales team to secure new orders, formulate requirements, and expedite orders.
• Work with customers to determine scope, technical and execution requirements, and identify new business opportunities.
• Define scope of work and program deliverables to guide cross‑functional teams.
• Participate in negotiation of contracts and contract changes.
• Manage multiple subcontractors and program budgets exceeding $5 M.
• Travel to customer locations (up to 20% of time).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Experience running programs in the Defense and Aerospace industry and managing contracts for the US DoD.
• Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs and complex integrated systems programs.
• General knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements and DPAS‑rated contracts.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance (Secret or greater).

Skills

• Experience managing development programs or programs with significant non‑recurring engineering (NRE) effort.
• Prior experience managing recurring commercial/production programs.
• PMP certification.
• MS Project experience.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
• Active Security Clearance of Secret or greater.

Pay

Salary range for New York state: $80,500 – $149,500 (final offer may vary based on experience, location, and other factors).

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company‑paid holidays

Schedule

9/80 work schedule: employees work 9 days out of every 14 (totaling 80 hours) and have every other Friday off.