Acquisition Support | Sr Production and Program Management Support (Advisor)

Tecolote Research, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Travel Accident Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking a Sr Production and Program Management Advisor to support Senior Program Managers in executing post-CDR milestones within the MTA Rapid Prototyping lifecycle.

You will advise on execution readiness, production schedules, risks, dependencies, and supplier relationships across multiple program elements. Responsibilities include translating complex data into strategic leadership narratives, preparing government-ready briefings, and ensuring timely, compliant

Qualifications

• 10+ years in PM, systems engineering, or production within national security or major defense programs.
• Knowledge of MTA Rapid Prototyping lifecycles and post-CDR execution activities.
• Strong supply chain strategy development, sourcing, and supplier management knowledge.
• Ability to translate complex technical and programmatic data into concise leadership briefs and materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide candid, objective advice on time-sensitive reporting.
• Active Secret Clearance and US citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert systems engineering, program management, and production advisory support to SPMs on post-CDR milestones.
• Assist government in monitoring and tracking MTA Execution phase activities for rapid prototyping objectives.
• Prepare draft strategic communication products for government approval translating complex execution realities into leadership narratives.
• Apply expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for program-level supply chain strategies.
• Provide analytical support in formulating draft financial products and execution tracking.
• Assist in preparing materials and baselines for PMRs, QPRs, and Congressional inquiries.
• Support government monitoring of recurring reporting requirements for timely submissions.
• Identify disconnects between production strategy and execution metrics and recommend corrective actions.
• Integrate information across technical, production, financial, and program management organizations to provide SPMs a coherent view.

Skills

Program Management

Systems Engineering

Production Management

Financial Operations

Strategic Communication

Independent Work

Written & Verbal Communication

Security Clearance

US Citizenship

Education

BA/BS in Business or Engineering

Job description

Acquisition Support | Sr Production and Program Management Support (Advisor)

The Senior Production and Program Management Advisor serves as a critical asset to the Senior Program Managers (SPMs), providing expert-level execution, systems engineering, and production advice to enable informed decision-making across the Resilient MW/MT program. You will apply deep programmatic and production expertise to ensure execution readiness and alignment as the program navigates post-Critical Design Review (CDR) milestones within the MTA Rapid Prototyping lifecycle’s Execution phase.

Responsibilities

You will help program leadership ensure that execution activities track to stated milestones, identifying where supply chain or production strategies require adjustment to maximize program outcomes and maintain rapid prototyping timelines. You will translate complex technical, financial, and programmatic execution data into clear strategic communication products, decision-quality analysis, and stakeholder briefings, enabling SPMs to seamlessly communicate progress and secure continuous alignment with higher headquarters.

In this role, you will directly support the SPMs in the management and execution of the Resilient MW/MT portfolio, serving as a trusted advisor on execution activities, supply chain strategy, and compliance reporting. You will work across program elements, functional organizations, and suppliers to develop an integrated understanding of execution priorities, production schedules, risks, dependencies, and supply chain opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to program leadership. You will advise on strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, assessing whether current supply chain strategies support rapid prototyping requirements and recommending where approaches should be adjusted to mitigate risk and achieve the greatest programmatic effect. You will provide independent advice on financial formulations and reporting, helping the SPMs evaluate execution challenges, formulate financial products, and prepare comprehensive materials for critical stakeholder reviews.

Responsibilities and tasks will also include:

• Providing expert systems engineering, program management, and production advisory support to Senior Program Managers executing post-CDR milestones.
• Assisting the government in monitoring and tracking MTA Execution phase activities to ensure alignment with rapid prototyping objectives.
• Preparing draft strategic communication products for government approval that translate complex execution realities into clear leadership narratives.
• Applying expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management to analyze and support the development of program-level supply chain strategies.
• Providing analytical support in the formulation of draft financial products and execution tracking.
• Assisting in preparing materials and analytical baselines for key stakeholder reviews, including Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Quarterly Progress Reviews (QPRs), and Congressional inquiries.
• Supporting the government in monitoring and overseeing all recurring reporting requirements to facilitate timely and compliant submissions.
• Identifying disconnects between stated production strategy and actual execution metrics, recommending corrective actions.
• Integrating information across technical, production, financial, and program management organizations to provide SPMs with a coherent view of execution readiness.

Skills Required

• At least 10 equivalent years of experience performing Program Management, Systems Engineering, Production Management, or Financial Operations within the national security space enterprise or major defense acquisition programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Prototyping lifecycles and post-CDR execution activities.
• Strong understanding of supply chain strategy development, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques used to analyze financial products, execution tracking, and program reporting.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical and programmatic information to draft concise strategic communication products and briefing materials.
• Must be able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide candid, objective advice on time-sensitive reporting and production issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Active Secret Clearance is required
• US citizenship is required
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Management, Engineering, Operations, or a related field is required

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000/Year, DOE

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Full-Time

SecurityClearance

Senior-Level

On-site

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Welfare

Company Paid

• Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
• Dental Insurance for employees and family members
• Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Long-Term Disability

Voluntary

• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

Retirement

• Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.

Time Off

Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.