Defense Programs Lead — DoD Contracts & Delivery

Baxter Aerospace; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Aerospace in Utah is seeking an experienced Defense Program Manager to lead the execution of government programs. You will coordinate across engineering, production, procurement, quality, logistics, and government customers to keep schedules, compliance, and objectives aligned.

This high-visibility role demands exceptional organization and communication, owning programs from contract award through delivery, and driving continuous improvement while safeguarding performance and customer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing complex government or defense programs.
• Strong understanding of DoD contracting, program management, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

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 all applicable government contract requirements, regulations, documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, logistics, and finance.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated program schedules and production timelines.
• Monitor milestones, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues that could impact cost, schedule, or performance.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

DoD contracting

Cross-functional coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Baxter Aerospace in Utah is seeking an experienced Defense Program Manager to lead the execution of government programs. You will coordinate across engineering, production, procurement, quality, logistics, and government customers to keep schedules, compliance, and objectives aligned.

This high-visibility role demands exceptional organization and communication, owning programs from contract award through delivery, and driving continuous improvement while safeguarding performance and customer