Senior Program Management Specialist

Description

Company:

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The company Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an F-15EX Senior Program Management Specialist (Level 5) to join our dynamic team in Berkeley, Missouri .

The F-15EX team is seeking a Lot 7&8 Program Management Specialist to support the F-15EX Production program coordinating day-to-day execution, program events & milestones, and customer engagement. With the newly awarded delivery order, the Lot 7&8 PM has the exciting opportunity to establish the initial baseline and implement the best practices to establish and execute the cost, schedule and technical baselines of the contract.

Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

Independently develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains an integrated plan and schedule to meet program and/or project requirements in accordance with project management industry standards

Performs studies, analysis (trend, variance, impact), risk assessments to determine impacts, and constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement, program initiatives

Creates schedule, reports, metrics, change activity, communicates and updates plan regularly throughout lifecycle of program or project

Works to improve project management processes, business systems, and implement best practices that support project decision makers

Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion

Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

3+ years of experience working with and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives.

The ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

5+ years of experience in program or project management

Experience with Program Management Best Practices (PMBP)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

5+ years of experience working directly with executives or senior leaders leading or managing projects that involved cross-functional or cross-business unit teams

5+ years of experience in Program Management or IPT Leadership including cost, schedule and technical management

5+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with stakeholders (i.e. customers, suppliers, peers and/or partners).

Strong communication skills & ability to interface with senior-level executives

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required

Shift: 1st Shift

Drug Free Workplace:

The company is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At the company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The company Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The company 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from the company that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting

Student Loan Match: The company 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' the company 401(k) accounts.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 15, 2026

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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