Defense Program Manager — End-to-End Delivery

Bascom Hunter; O’Fallon, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bascom Hunter is seeking an experienced Program Manager 1 to lead and oversee defense and aerospace programs from capture through delivery. This on-site role is based in O’Fallon, MO and requires a technical background with exposure to government contracting standards.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, maintain customer relationships, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and internal quality systems. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 1–3 years of program management experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting.
• Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer-facing skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for defense and aerospace contracts, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Develop and maintain relationships with government and industry customers.
• Manage internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, export control regulations (ITAR/EAR), and internal quality systems.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.
• Prepare and present status updates, technical reviews, and financial reports to senior leadership and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Bascom Hunter is seeking an experienced Program Manager 1 to lead and oversee defense and aerospace programs from capture through delivery. This on-site role is based in O’Fallon, MO and requires a technical background with exposure to government contracting standards.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, maintain customer relationships, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and internal quality systems. U.S. Citizenship is required.