Assistant Program Manager – Systems Design (REQ 284)

APPLIED PHYSICAL SCIENCES CORP; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Program Manager to lead innovative projects in undersea and platform technology. This full-time role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project plans, and ensuring alignment with government protocols. The successful candidate will thrive in a detail-oriented environment, possess strong communication skills, and have a background in project management within defense or high-tech engineering. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will drive impactful solutions and foster a culture of technical excellence and creativity.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Excellent Benefits

Comfortable Working Conditions

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in DoD R&D or production.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables.
• Prepare detailed budgets and assist in vendor RFPs.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

MS Project

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Project Management Certification

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is looking for an experienced Assistant Program Manager to help manage projects in undersea and platform technology research, development, and low-rate production. The Assistant Program Manager will work closely with experienced Principle Investigators, who lead project technical development efforts, and will also help coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, scientists, technicians, and government stakeholders to drive innovative solutions from concept to completion. Successful applicants will have experience tracking and managing project plans, finances, schedules, deliverables, and other contractual requirements on programs with demanding timelines and budgets, particularly in the areas of high technology engineering or defense. This role requires a dynamic, detail-oriented individual capable of coordinating teams, anticipating challenges, and ensuring alignment with government protocols and technical objectives.Tasks may include:

• Work closely with principal investigators and diverse technical teams to develop plans and monitor program execution
• Track and manage project work scope, schedule, cost, deliverables, risks, and help coordinate resource planning of multiple parallel efforts
• Prepare detailed budgets, establish estimate to complete estimates, and assist in preparation of vendor RFPs and quotation packages
• Support integration and test of APS technologies with Navy systems
• Oversee, document, and record/report results from lab and field test events
• Prepare slides for customer meetings and help lead internal engineering meetings, take notes, and distribute actions
• Lead consolidation of technical data package(s) and other related deliverables and submission to the government
• Support management of subcontractors and vendors through regular interaction, formal status updates, and on-site evaluations, including the disposition of defective hardware, subcontractor schedule risk mitigation, and evaluation of alternative technologies or components
• Coordinate compiling past performance data and new quotes in support of new proposals

Required Attributes and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in DoD R&D or production environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication in order to accurately document and report findings to colleagues, customers, vendors, etc.
• Exceptional organization skills, note taking, and following up on actions
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Desired Attributes and Skills:

• PMP certification
• Familiarity and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning tools encompassing project and resource planning
• Strong understanding of the defense industry, particularly undersea or maritime technology
• Experience supporting low rate production of technically complex hardware
• Active security clearance
• Familiarity with Solidworks

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. At APS you will work in a small company environment where technical excellence is rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged, and you will have the chance to work directly with colleagues and customers that value innovation and creativity.An immediate full-time position is open in the following location:

Groton, CT

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com, fax them to 860-495-1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Disability/Protected VetInvitation to Self-IdentifyIn keeping with our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Applied Physical Sciences invites all applicants to self-identify pre-offer as a protected veteran and/or an individual with a disability.Invitation to Self-Identify as Protected VeteranOnline FormInvitation toVoluntary Self-Identification of DisabilityOnline Form