Program Manager - Development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead an integrated product team through the full program life cycle
• Develop budgets and schedules for managing assigned programs
• Responsible for cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction
• Make final decisions that affects cost and/or schedule constraints
• Implement program management tools, as needed, to facilitate program execution
• Contribute to developing statements of work, establishing program review gates, setting milestones with applicable entry and exit criteria, and evaluating subcontractor capabilities
• Work with the procurement team to ensure subcontractors are delivering products on deadline and within budget
• Evaluate risks and mitigation plans to determine adequacy and effectiveness
• Lead the creation of proposals
• Contribute to the company business plan with forecasts of schedule, budget, and personnel
• Regular and comprehensive communication to the Sr. Programs Manager
• Travel, as needed, to support the company and program
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: aerospace program management, subcontracts and procurement, personnel management, aircraft systems, aircraft operations, launch vehicle integration, ground systems
• Experience with technical aerospace leadership, including working with subcontractors
• Experience with prototype manufacturing or low-rate production
• Experience with risk management
• Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to implement sound critical thinking skills
• Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
• Ability to obtain a security clearance at the TS level
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience with government agencies (customers and regulatory)
• Experience with air-launch programs
• Launch vehicle and/or aircraft integration experience
• Large transport category or military aircraft operations experience
• Experience with classified programs and working in a classified environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Education and Experience

• Sr. Program Manager ($120,500-$158,000): Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS) or higher in a Business Management/Business Administration and/or Engineering discipline from an accredited institution and 5-10 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Staff Program Manager ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS) or higher in a Business Management/Business Administration and/or Engineering discipline from an accredited institution and 10+ years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

• This position is located in Mojave, CA
• Relocation eligible to local area
• Semi-frequent travel required to domestic locations
• 9/80 schedule

Pay and benefits

Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.

Benefits and our location(s)

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.:

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.

Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You're within a half day's drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.

• Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices.
• Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state's best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce.
• Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke's in Lancaster.
• Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won't find anywhere else in the United States.

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