Program Manager V (Aerospace)

Description

The company builds mission-critical technology for space, defense and national security, taking on hard problems from ground to space.

This Program Manager V role for Defense & National Security covers every phase of program execution, along with the program documents that support it: monthly status reports, PDR and CDR material, program plans, program management CDRLs, and briefings for large technical teams, management, subcontractors and customers.

You will report to the Director of Advanced Technology Programs and work within the Science & Technologies department in Reno, NV.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and track projects so scope, schedule and budget stay on course, and own the project-level profit and loss.
• Act as the main customer contact for project information.
• Win follow-on and new business by working directly with customers.
• Make sure engineering, manpower, production and facilities are in place for the program.
• Guide project staff on budgeting and execution, and make sure program deliverables meet customer expectations.
• Raise program risks and issues to VTS management early so they are addressed.
• Write and review project management material.
• Keep to all internal Program Management processes.
• Join 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 duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university. Equivalent experience may be considered in place of the degree.
• At least 20 years of program management experience, including 10 to 15 years managing DoD propulsion programs.
• Past ownership of Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Master Plans and Earned Value Management.
• Direct experience managing large subcontracts.
• Experience briefing executives and customers on program status, risks and future plans.
• Experience managing programs for U.S. Government customers.
• Skill with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel and Project.
• Willingness to seek out and take on more responsibility as the workload shifts.
• Ability to juggle several tasks in a highly collaborative team.
• Strong communication, especially verbal and written.
• Must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and eligible for any export authorization required from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce, to meet ITAR (22 CFR Parts 120 to 130) and EAR (15 CFR Parts 730 to 774) rules.
• Must be able to obtain and keep a U.S. security clearance at the required level, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Must hold a current DoD Secret clearance.
• Travel up to 25%, which may include overnight stays within the continental U.S.
• Preferred: 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 or PMAP requirements.
• Preferred: Experience doing business development directly with funding customer offices.

Conditions

The role is onsite, remote or hybrid, based in Reno, NV.

The good-faith base salary range is $180,405 to $310,400 at posting. Where you land depends on experience, skills and location. The range covers base salary only, not benefits or bonus and incentive pay, and may change over time.

California pay range: $180,405 to $310,400 USD.

The company welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, including minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans.

This description outlines the general content of the job and is not exhaustive, not a contract, and may change 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 families, with most premiums partly paid by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Gym memberships at more than 12,700 locations 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 employee support resources.
• The chance to work alongside a highly skilled team on innovative, mission-driven work.