Military Program Manager

Kinsley Power Systems; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester is seeking a Military Program Manager to oversee U.S. military ammunition programs through the lifecycle, ensuring customer requirements, profitability, and on-time delivery.

Position located in East Alton, IL with additional location in Clayton, MO; requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in related field; travel up to 15%; ITAR/compliance and U.S. work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in engineering, manufacturing, program management, government contracting, or defense industry.
• Experience managing U.S. Government contracts and delivery schedules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional activities for assigned military programs, managing priorities, requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Serve as Winchester’s primary point of contact for U.S. Government customers and communicate program requirements across the organization.
• Prepare timely, comprehensive proposals in response to customer solicitations and requests for quotation.
• Manage programs in compliance with U.S. Government contracts, regulations, and procurement requirements.
• Monitor customer needs, procurement strategies, competitive activity, and other market conditions affecting assigned programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Title: Military Program Manager
Location: East Alton, IL

Additional Locations Available: Clayton, MO

Salary: $92,100-$138,000
Schedule: Monday- Friday
Relocation Available

Website: Winchester.com

Focus: The Military Program Manager is responsible for managing assigned U.S. Military ammunition programs throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring customer requirements and business objectives—including sales, profitability, and delivery—are achieved.

Military Program Manager Essential Job Functions:

• Lead cross-functional activities for assigned military programs, managing priorities, requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Serve as Winchester’s primary point of contact for U.S. Government customers and communicate program requirements across the organization.
• Prepare timely, comprehensive proposals in response to customer solicitations and requests for quotation.
• Manage programs in compliance with U.S. Government contracts, regulations, and procurement requirements.
• Monitor customer needs, procurement strategies, competitive activity, and other market conditions affecting assigned programs.

Military Program Manager Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree* ; Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of related engineering, manufacturing, program management, government contracting, or defense industry experience.
• Experience managing U.S. Government contracts, managing delivery schedules and associated regulatory requirements preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross-functional program management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Location-Specific Requirements:

• Must possess a valid U.S. drivers license
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.

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*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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