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L3HHCM20

Lead, Program Management

Greenville, TX

The Program Manager Lead will provide leadership and guidance with bids, proposals, and all aspects of the execution of awarded USAF Big Safari -135 aircraft contracts. This position will be ...

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Water Safari Custodial Attendant

Old Forge, NY · On-site

$12 - $15.75/hr

You notice the little things that make a big difference. Stay upbeat and positive-even while ... Work in the heart of Water Safari Water Park-the largest water park in New York State! Be part of a ...

SRC, Inc.

Security Manager

China Lake, CA · On-site

Provides comprehensive security support across the Big Safari portfolio, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and program-specific security policies, procedures, and ...

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Security Manager Specialist

Fairborn, OH · On-site

$110K - $126K/yr

The role will support security clearance management, access control, and liaison with government security offices to ensure personnel security compliance across AFLCMC/WIJ (Big Safari) programs. What ...

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Security Manager

Ridgecrest, CA · On-site

Provides comprehensive security support across the Big Safari portfolio, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and program-specific security policies, procedures, and ...

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Security Manager

China Lake, CA

Provides comprehensive security support across the Big Safari portfolio, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and program-specific security policies, procedures, and ...

L3HHCM20

Senior Specialist, Program Manager

Greenville, TX · On-site

$96K - $96K/yr

Experience managing programs or projects within DoD Big Safari environment * Experience managing programs with earned value * Knowledge of proposal development process * Knowledge of existing L3H ...

SRC, Inc

Logistics Analyst

Waco, TX · On-site

The selected candidate will provide hands-on logistics and sustainment support for the EA 37B and EC 130H Compass Call aircraft within an AFMC Big Safari depot. This role focuses on improving depot ...

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A Big Safari job typically refers to working on the U.S. Air Force's Big Safari program, which manages rapid acquisition and sustainment of specialized aircraft and systems. These roles often involve engineering, logistics, program management, or operations related to intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and other mission-critical modifications. Employees in these roles support urgent defense needs by quickly developing and maintaining advanced aviation and technology solutions.

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Lead, Program Management

L3HHCM20

Greenville, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Program Management

Job Code: 41999

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80 REG

Job Description: 

L3Harris is seeking to fill a Program Manager Non-Supervisory Position within the IDG Business Area.  The Program Manager Lead will provide leadership and guidance with bids, proposals, and all aspects of the execution of awarded USAF Big Safari -135 aircraft contracts.  This position will be responsible for sustaining Program Management processes and approaches with Programmed Depot Maintenance and Modification, Installation, Test & Data efforts across -135 airborne platforms and directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned programs or subsystems of major programs.
  • Coordinates and provides guidance in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract. 
  • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. 
  • Acts as primary customer contact for program activities; leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. 
  • Fulfills customer needs to ensure their satisfaction and continued business. 
  • Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. 
  • Establishes program plans, milestones, and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules. 
  • Develops control systems and reports that accurately measure progress, identifies program problems, and obtains solutions such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. 
  • Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, production and administrative areas. 
  • Ensures the meeting of company's contract commitments.
  • Sets the highest ethical standards for self and others. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 15 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience interfacing with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and management personnel onsite and offsite.
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Knowledgeable of proposal development process.
  • Experience with integrated program scheduling, risk management, subcontracts, and EVMS.
  • Knowledge of Big Safari -135 program.
  • Demonstrated ability in project management, with exceptional verbal and written communication, negotiation, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Strong aeronautical engineering background.
  • Knowledge of existing L3H processes, tools, and operations - specifically related to manufacturing and operations.
  • Flexibility in working with others at all levels of the organization that participates in the bid and proposal process and the execution of contracts. 

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