Program Manager

Aviation Systems Engineering Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ASEC seeks a Program Manager to oversee an IPT supporting the VIT Pillar for LVC and FST. The role is on-site at the NAWCTSD facility in Orlando, FL, requiring interaction with Lead System Engineers, Logisticians, and Analysts. Travel ~4 times yearly and no telework are anticipated.

Qualified candidates will have a DoD acquisition background, 3 years in program management, and a strong operations focus. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with NAWTSD experience highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 3 years of DoD acquisition experience with at least 1 year in a program management role.
• Strong background in operations and day-to-day military operations.
• NAWTSD or other warfare centers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an Integrated Product Team (IPT) delivering to the Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) and FST continuum.
• Budget management and liaison with the prime contractor for the contract budget.
• Respond to RFPs and ensure all contract deliverables are addressed.
• Manage schedules and technical deliverables; generate monthly cost/schedule reports.
• Prepare and conduct in-person briefings and bi-weekly IPT updates; travel as needed.

Skills

Program management

DoD acquisition

Operations background

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

What You'll Do:

As the Program Manager, you will provide oversight of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) in support of the Virtual Integration Training (VIT) Pillar specifically supporting Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) and the Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) continuum. This position will be based on-site at the NAWCTSD facility in Orlando, FL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead an IPT providing oversight and deliverables to numerous team members to include Lead System Engineers, Logisticians, Cost & Schedule Analyst, Test & Evaluation, Financial Analyst, Cyber Operations, and Contracts Specialists.
• Analyze drafts and final submissions of proposals to ensure strategic alignment and probability.
• Budget management: providing information to the prime contractor for inclusion in the overall contract budget and being familiar with budgeting tools while overseeing the IPT Financial Analyst.
• Responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs) from contactors bidding for contracts, working closely with leadership and the IPT to ensure all Contract Deliverables are addressed.
• Managing schedules and technical deliverables.
• Generating monthly reports including cost, schedule, and other deliverables when required.
• Prepare and conduct in-person briefs as requested to include bi-weekly IPT updates, Program Reviews, and others as required.
• Position requires flexibility in working hours and telework in not authorized.
• Some travel may be required (approx. 4 times a year) based on IPT assigned.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 years of DoD acquisition experience with at least 1 year of experience in a program management role, required.
• Must have a strong background in operations and understand day-to-day military operations.
• A strong preference for NAWTSD or other warfare centers preferred.

Equally Important:

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what's right for the Warfighter-plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.