Defense Program Lead: DoD Projects & Delivery

Baxter Aerospace, Inc.; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Aerospace, Inc. is seeking an experienced Defense Program Manager to lead the execution and success of government programs.

You will coordinate across engineering, production, procurement, quality, logistics, and government customers to ensure programs stay on schedule, compliant, and aligned with company objectives. This leadership role requires exceptional organization, communication, and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex government or defense programs.
• Strong DoD contracting, program management, and manufacturing operations knowledge.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent project planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with demanding deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary program manager for all assigned defense programs.
• Lead day-to-day execution of government contracts from planning through final delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government contract requirements, regulations, documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, logistics, and finance.
• Develop and communicate integrated program schedules and production timelines.
• Monitor milestones, identify risks, and resolve issues impacting cost, schedule, or performance.
• Track production status and ensure manufacturing aligns with commitments.
• Oversee shipping schedules and ensure on-time deliveries to government customers.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal purchasing to prevent material shortages or delays.
• Lead program review meetings and provide status updates to executives.
• Manage customer communications regarding progress, changes, and deliverables.
• Ensure configuration management, documentation, and change control processes are followed.
• Support proposal development, contract reviews, and transition of new programs into production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance execution and efficiency.
• Maintain accountability for overall program performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

DoD contracting

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baxter Aerospace, Inc. is seeking an experienced Defense Program Manager to lead the execution and success of government programs.

You will coordinate across engineering, production, procurement, quality, logistics, and government customers to ensure programs stay on schedule, compliant, and aligned with company objectives. This leadership role requires exceptional organization, communication, and decision-making skills.