Huntsville-Based Senior Defense Export Program Manager

PeopleTec; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec is seeking a Senior Export Program Manager to support our Huntsville, AL location. You will lead DEF program management across the system lifecycle, coordinating with DoD and industry partners to ensure exportability while preserving U.S. overmatch.

As part of the PMO, you will plan Phase 1A feasibility studies, shape cost and security requirements, and present management findings and roadmaps for future DEF initiatives. This role requires collaboration across multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and leadership in DEF program management across the system lifecycle (design, development, acquisition, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment).
• Direct initial DEF feasibility analyses (Phase 1A) and manage transition into multi-year project lifecycles with exportability built into baseline architectures.
• Identify opportunities and lead strategic planning to stand up additional DEF feasibility studies for emerging defense systems, establishing scope, timelines, cost-sharing strategies, and funding requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between PMOs, prime vendors, Portfolio Acquisition Executives, Implementing Agencies (NIPO, DASA-DEC, SAF/IA), and OUSD(A&S)/IC; oversee cost-share execution with industry partners.
• Ensure projects adhere to DoD Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) requirements, navigating MTCR restrictions and Tri-Service guidelines.
• Develop and track KPIs demonstrating ROI, including cost savings from exportability planning and timeline reductions for export approvals.
• Oversee delivery of IPAs, ROM cost estimates, final phase reports, and engineering/funding roadmaps for follow-on phases.
• Ensure compliance with defense and industry standards by managing DEF program management processes effectively.
• Interface with internal teams and external organizations to coordinate DEF program management objectives and strategies.
• Prepare and present DEF program management findings, reports, and improvement plans to senior management and stakeholders.
• Conduct strategic planning and coordination

Job description

PeopleTec is seeking a Senior Export Program Manager to support our Huntsville, AL location. You will lead DEF program management across the system lifecycle, coordinating with DoD and industry partners to ensure exportability while preserving U.S. overmatch.

As part of the PMO, you will plan Phase 1A feasibility studies, shape cost and security requirements, and present management findings and roadmaps for future DEF initiatives. This role requires collaboration across multiple agencies.