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Program Manager – Electronic Warfare

Melbourne, FL, US

Salary Range:$130,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

As a Program Manager specializing in aerospace and defense, you will play a critical role in managing and overseeing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-based programs focusing on Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Support Measures (ESM). Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring both development and low rate production program success through proposals, baseline planning, execution, change management, risk management and delivery of contract deliverables while adhering to compliance and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers to ensure the successful execution of projects within scope, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management:
  • Manage multiple programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
  • Monitor program performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams

• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure all programs comply with FAR regulations and other relevant federal guidelines.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FAR and related regulatory changes, advising teams on compliance requirements.
  • Prepare and review documentation to support compliance and audit activities.
  • Understand ITAR and EAR compliance
  • Comply with all security requirements for successful protection of company IP.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Facilitate regular communication and program reporting to stakeholders on program status, risks, and issues.
  • Foster strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and support.

• Team Leadership:
  • Lead and mentor program teams, promoting a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Provide direction and support to team members to achieve program objectives.
  • Support performance evaluations and professional development of team members.
• Financial Management:
  • Oversee program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial targets are met working closely with finance function.
  • Conduct financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making and resource allocation.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Accurately forecast Estimate at Complete (EAC) for programs throughout execution

• Contract Management:
  • Manage contract negotiations, modifications, and compliance.
  • Ensure all contractual obligations are met and documented.
  • Work with the contracts/legal function and sub-contracts teams to resolve contract-related issues.

• Risk Management:
  • Identify, assess, value, and manage program risks, developing contingency plans as needed.
  • Monitor risk mitigation activities and adjust plans as necessary.
  • Report on risk status and mitigation efforts to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a STEM related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience:
  • 3-5 years of program management experience in aerospace and defense, with experience executing FAR-based programs. Experience successfully executing FFP contracts preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in engineering or a STEM related field preferably in aerospace or defense
  • 1-2 years of experience acting as a cost account manager (CAM) responsible for tracking and planning labor resources, open material commitments, schedule milestones and technical requirements.
• Knowledge: Understanding of change management, risk management, and FAR based contract execution.
• Skills:
  • Familiarity with EW, ESM, and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) concepts preferred
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to manage complex programs and projects.
  • Proficient in project management tools and software such as MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Powerpoint.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Low rate production management experience preferred

• Working Conditions:
  • On-site role in Melbourne, FL
  • This position may require travel to customer sites and other locations as necessary.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and programs.
  • Security clearance may be required depending on program requirements.