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Job Description
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.
Job 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 environemnts 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%
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