Program Manager IV (Aerospace)

Description

The company builds space, defense, and national security technology, taking on hard problems across ground and space systems.

This Program Manager IV role for Defense & National Security covers every phase of program execution in the Science & Technologies department, based in Reno, NV.

The role reports to the Director of Advanced Technology Programs and can be onsite, remote, or hybrid in Reno, NV.

You will work with a team of builders and thinkers on work where the stakes are high.

Responsibilities

• Run all phases of program execution, from start to close.
• Prepare program management documents, including monthly status reports, PDR and CDR materials, program planning documents, program management CDRLs, and presentations for large technical teams, management, subcontractors, and customers.
• Plan, direct, and monitor projects to keep scope, schedule, and budget on track, and own the project-level profit and loss.
• Define, generate, and review project management materials.
• Make sure engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available for the program.
• Guide project staff on budgeting and execution, and make sure all deliverables meet the required standard.
• Work with the company's management to spot program risks and issues early, escalate them, and act on them.
• Act as the main customer contact for project information.
• Pursue follow-on and new business directly with customers.
• Keep to all internal Program Management processes.
• Attend customer meetings, peer reviews, and problem-solving sessions.
• Contribute to proposals for follow-on work.
• Travel up to 25% of the time to customer sites.
• Take on other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university. Equivalent experience may be considered in place of the degree.
• 15+ years of program management experience, including 10 years managing DOD propulsion programs.
• Past responsibility for generating, managing, and owning Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Master Plans, and Earned Value Management.
• Direct experience managing large subcontracts.
• Experience managing programs for U.S. Government customers.
• You must be a U.S. person under U.S. export rules: a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). You must be eligible to obtain any required export authorization from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
• You must be able to obtain and keep a U.S. security clearance at the required level. This requires U.S. citizenship.
• You must hold a current DoD Secret clearance.
• Travel up to 25%, including possible overnight stays within the continental U.S.
• Preferred qualifications:
• A master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university. Equivalent experience may be considered in place of the degree.
• Preferred: experience managing rocket propulsion defense system programs.
• Preferred: experience managing Missile Defense Agency programs with MAP/PMAP requirements.
• Preferred: experience briefing executive management and customers on program status, risks, and future plans.
• Preferred: ability to juggle several tasks in a highly collaborative team.
• Preferred: strong verbal and written communication.
• Preferred: a track record of solving problems quickly and thoroughly.
• Preferred: working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Preferred: experience with integrated program management tools.
• Preferred: basic understanding of solid rocket motor design and operation.

Conditions

Location: onsite, remote, or hybrid in Reno, NV.

The good-faith base salary range is $128,600 to $245,900 at the time of posting. Placement within the range depends on experience, skills, and location.

The range covers base salary only. It excludes benefits and bonus or incentive pay, and may change in the future.

California pay range: $128,600 to $245,900 USD.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans.

This description is not a contract, and management may change the scope of the work at any time without notice.

Benefits

• Flexible time off to recharge and keep a healthy work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with most premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Access to more than 12,700 gym options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, and Chuze Fitness, with no long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos before you enroll.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Company wellness programs for physical and mental health.
• Additional voluntary benefits and support resources.
• The chance to work alongside a highly skilled team on innovative, mission-driven work.