PROGRAM MANAGER

Vertical Mag; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Vertical Mag seeks a Senior Program Manager in New Orleans to lead a Navy aircraft maintenance contract for an F/A-18 squadron. You will manage staffing, schedules, performance, and reporting, acting as the primary liaison with government authorities and IPTs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders on readiness, monitoring maintenance metrics, overseeing ECPs/TDs/TCTOs, and ensuring proper documentation and QA compliance for sustainment operations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering, business, logistics, management or related field.
• Six years in a managerial/supervisory role on aviation maintenance contracts.
• At least one year in Navy aircraft maintenance project work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary interface with government program authorities on contracts.
• Oversee maintenance, staffing, schedule, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with IPTs, FSTs, and stakeholders on aircraft readiness.
• Monitor maintenance metrics and sustainment actions.
• Support ECPs, TDs, TCTOs, and maintenance program updates.
• Ensure documentation and QA compliance for sustainment operations.
• Support contract reviews and readiness assessments.

Skills

PM skills

Contract mgmt

Leadership

Aviation maintenance

Education

BA/BS in engineering or related field

Job description

Engineering | New Orleans Louisiana, United States

Job Description

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD PROGRAM MANAGER Location: NAS/JRB New Orleans, LA Employment Type: Full-Time Onsite Clearance: Secret CAC required

The Program Manager is responsible for overall contract management and administration for an F/A-18 squadron-level contract maintenance and logistics support program in terms of meeting all contract staffing, schedule, performance and reporting requirements. The program manager shall be the primary interface and point of contact with government program authorities and representatives on program/project and contract administrative issues. The program manager supervises operations by developing management procedures and controls, planning and directing project execution, and monitoring and reporting progress. Senior On‑Site Program Manager supporting F/A‑18 squadron.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contractor liaison supporting Government program objectives, sustainment priorities, and operational readiness requirements.
• Ensure contractor maintenance operations align with Government policies, schedules, technical directives, configuration management requirements, and lifecycle sustainment strategies.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders, to include Program Office Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Fleet Support Teams (FSTs), engineering representatives, and operational stakeholders regarding aircraft readiness, maintenance trends, and technical issues.
• Monitor and report aircraft material condition, mission capable status, maintenance production metrics, and supply support impacts in accordance with Government reporting requirements.
• Support implementation and tracking of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Directives (TDs), Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), and maintenance program updates affecting assigned aircraft.
• Assist Government leadership with data collection, trend analysis, reliability assessments, and sustainment planning initiatives.
• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation, configuration status accounting, and compliance reporting within Navy maintenance information systems.
• Coordinate depot-level repair actions, supply chain support, component tracking, and repair cycle management activities in support of program sustainment objectives.
• Support program reviews, technical interchange meetings, readiness reviews, and contract performance evaluations conducted by Government stakeholders.
• Ensure contractor personnel comply with all applicable Government maintenance procedures, technical publications, and quality assurance requirements.
• Support risk management and mitigation efforts related to aircraft availability, material shortages, obsolescence issues, and maintenance execution challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• BA/BS from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: engineering, business, logistics, management, math, sciences, and professional aeronautics.
• Shall have six years in a managerial/supervisory position (within the last ten years) in the execution of aviation maintenance contracts.
• Within the six years management experience, at least one year shall be in technical or project work related to Navy aircraft maintenance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including prolonged sitting or standing, use of a computer and office equipment, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Requires sufficient vision to read and review records and the ability to work in office and hangar environments while wearing required PPE.

Compensation

Compensation$125,000/year + $4.00 H&W/hour

Benefits

• Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees can enroll in KAI's 401k plan.
• Employees have a minimum of eleven paid holidays.
• Vacation/PTO IAW with applicable wage determination

Labor Relations Notice

The Company respects employee rights under applicable labor laws. Nothing in this posting interferes with lawful collective activity.

Contract Contingency

Employment is contingent upon contract award, funding, background investigation, and clearance eligibility.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Veterans. No retaliation for protected activity.