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The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment
The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS).  Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment.  Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained "A Tradition of Excellence", serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

SUMMARY:

Deputy Program Manager, Launch Systems PMO

Marvin Engineering Company (MEC), a long-standing defense contractor supporting all branches of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support our Launch Systems PMO. For more than 60 years, MEC has partnered with major prime contractors including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, SAAB, and KAI on a wide range of aerospace and defense platforms. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a developing program management professional to work alongside and in direct support of an assigned Program Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the assigned Program Manager in managing all aspects of assigned contracts, including budget tracking, reporting, and adherence to product line responsibilities. Exposure to or interest in Earned Value Management (EVM) is preferred.
• Take direction from the Program Manager and assist in reviewing contracts, purchase orders, and contract amendments.
• Support proposal and quoting activities, including gathering inputs for pricing and lead-time assessments.
• Collaborate across functional groups-sales development, contracts, supply chain, production planning, operations, machining, quality, and engineering-to ensure on-time product delivery.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal teams and, under the Program Manager's guidance, external customers.
• Help prepare program updates and financial metrics for executive, PMO, and customer reviews.
• Represent the program and act on behalf of the Program Manager in their absence, as directed, including attending internal and customer meetings and relaying program status.
• Travel to customer sites, trade shows, or conferences as required.
• Execute all duties in compliance with MEC policies and procedures.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or 2+ years of directly applicable experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, along with the ability to meet federal government access requirements for controlled unclassified information.
• Experience in the military, defense, or aerospace fields-particularly involving U.S. fighter, bomber, or helicopter platforms, or defense weapon systems-is highly desirable.
• Developing ability to support cross-functional programs and resources; strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills with a willingness to learn under the direction of an experienced Program Manager.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• SAP experience highly desired; proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• Professional certifications (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Program Management, Purchasing Management, Production & Inventory Control) are preferred but not required.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple programs.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must meet ITAR requirements as a "U.S. person" (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee).

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be "U.S. persons" within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Interested parties please apply online and submit resume to https://jobs.marvingroup.com/
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