Aerospace Program Lead (DoD/UAS) - Mission Impact

Actalent; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO & federal holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Actalent in Madison, AL seeks a Deputy Program Manager to lead budgets, schedules, and technical performance across multiple contracts. The role demands hands-on involvement from flight line to engineering labs, and close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure mission success.

This permanent, onsite position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO and holidays, relocation assistance, and opportunities to shape key UAS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–15 years of experience in program management.
• Experience with aircraft or UAS systems.
• Demonstrated track record managing Aerospace, DoD development or production programs.
• Experience with EVM, IMS, risk management, CDR/PDR processes.
• Eligible to obtain a secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage program execution across active contracts and development efforts.
• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules with real milestones.
• Drive cost, schedule, and technical performance according to plan.
• Support monthly program reviews, CDRs, PDRs, and customer milestone events.
• Manage financial baselines and conduct variance analysis.
• Foster technical decision‑making and collaborate with Engineering, Flight Test, and Manufacturing.
• Engage in failure investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Interface with Government program offices, prime contractors, and end‑users.
• Communicate status, risks, and issues proactively.
• Identify and capture follow‑on business and program growth opportunities.
• Cultivate a high‑performing team and establish lasting practices and standards.

Skills

Program management

Aircraft/UAS systems

EVM/IMS

Secret clearance eligible

Cross-functional leadership

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA

Job description

Actalent in Madison, AL seeks a Deputy Program Manager to lead budgets, schedules, and technical performance across multiple contracts. The role demands hands-on involvement from flight line to engineering labs, and close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure mission success.

This permanent, onsite position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO and holidays, relocation assistance, and opportunities to shape key UAS