Program Manager V – Aerospace

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee all aspects of the Defense and National Security program implementation.

• Strategically plan, manage, and oversee projects to ensure adherence to scope, timeline, and budget.

• Handle project-level profit and loss responsibilities.

• Define, create, and assess program management documentation.

• Ensure availability of engineering, manpower, production, and facility resources.

• Guide project personnel on program budgeting and execution strategies.

• Ensure the successful completion of program deliverables.

• Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve program risks and issues.

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding project information.

• Seek follow-on and new business opportunities with clients.

• Ensure compliance with internal Program Management protocols.

• Participate in customer meetings, peer reviews, and problem-solving discussions.

• Contribute to proposals for continued work.

• Travel up to 25% to various client locations.

• Report directly to the Director of Advanced Technology Programs within the Science & Technologies department.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution; relevant experience may be accepted in place of a degree.

• Over 20 years of experience in program management, including 10-15 years overseeing DOD propulsion-related projects.

• Proven experience in generating, managing, and owning Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Master Plans, and Earned Value Management.

• Direct experience in managing large subcontracts.

• Experience presenting program status, risks, and future plans to executive management and customers.

• Experience managing programs for U.S. Government clients.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the required level; U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

• Possess a current DoD Secret Clearance.

• Willing to travel up to 25%, including potential overnight stays within the continental U.S.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, and Project.

• Strong communication skills, with a focus on both verbal and written communication.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a highly collaborative team environment.

• Willingness to take on increased responsibilities as workload demands change.

• Preferred: Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

• Preferred: Experience managing rocket propulsion defense system programs.

• Preferred: Experience managing Missile Defense Agency programs with MAP/PMAP requirements.

• Preferred: Involvement in business development activities with funding customer offices.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a substantial portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits fully paid for employees.

• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with over 12,700 options nationwide.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.

• Company wellness programs promoting both physical and mental well-being.

• Additional voluntary benefits and resources for employee support.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled team in an innovative, mission-driven setting.