Defense & Aerospace Program Manager

Bascom Hunter; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bascom Hunter in Greenfield, IN is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead defense and aerospace contracts from capture through delivery. This in-person role requires a strong technical background, with proven program management experience in government contracting environments.

You will direct cross-functional teams of engineers and manufacturing specialists, manage scope, schedules, budgets, risk, and customer communications, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and DoD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of program management experience in the defense, aerospace, or government contracting sectors.
• Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer-facing skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for defense and aerospace contracts, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Act as the key liaison between customers, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication of requirements, expectations, and progress.
• Oversee program scope definition, requirements development, project planning, resource allocation, and performance tracking.
• Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and manufacturing specialists in the design, integration, and qualification of environmental control and power systems.
• Drive program reviews, risk management, and mitigation planning throughout the entire program lifecycle.
• Manage technical baselines, customer deliverables, schedules and contract compliance in accordance with DoD and industry standards.
• Support proposal development, cost estimating, and contract negotiation for new opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and project leads, fostering a culture of technical rigor and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, export control regulations (ITAR/EAR), and internal quality systems.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.
• Support strategic planning, resource allocation, and long-term customer relationship development.
• Prepare and present regular status updates, technical reviews, and financial reports to senior leadership and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

DoD knowledge

Govt contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics or related

Job description

Bascom Hunter in Greenfield, IN is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead defense and aerospace contracts from capture through delivery. This in-person role requires a strong technical background, with proven program management experience in government contracting environments.

You will direct cross-functional teams of engineers and manufacturing specialists, manage scope, schedules, budgets, risk, and customer communications, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and DoD