Associate Program Manager

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a dedicated professional to manage program schedules and budgets. This position involves final job reviews, maintaining communication with customers, and ensuring goals and milestones align with approved plans. Candidates must have a 2-year technical education or equivalent experience, along with 1-2 years in a manufacturing environment. The role is office-based, focusing on maintaining sensitive information and adhering to workplace protocols.

Qualifications

• 2-year college/university education (engineering or technical degree), or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs final job review and resolves ongoing technical job requirements.
• Responsible for program budget, schedule, monitoring, and completion of goals.
• Maintains ongoing communication with customers to accomplish program goals.

Skills

Confidential information management

Effective communication

Adherence to workplace rules

Education

2-year college/university education in engineering or technical field

Job description

Job Summary

To ensure programs meet the customer schedule and budgeted profit.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs final job review and resolves ongoing technical contractual job requirements (schedule, technical requirements, and budget).
• Responsible for program budget, schedule, monitoring, and completion of goals and milestones in accordance with approved plans.
• Establishes program organization and structure and priorities (resource management, scheduling, staff).
• Maintains on‑going communication with customers to accomplish program goals.
• Reviews and approves waivers, deviations prior to submittal to customer.
• Creates and manages program schedules.
• Communicates program status to rest of organization.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

Education and Experience

• 2-year college/university education (engineering or technical degree), or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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