Senior Defense Program Manager - Delivery Strategy (Remote)

Miltope; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Miltope Corporation, part of ST Engineering North America Government, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex defense programs from proposal to sustainment. You’ll own cost, schedule, and performance, manage risk, and maintain EVMS while partnering with Business Development to grow the portfolio.

The role requires 10+ years in defense program management, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to obtain a US security clearance. Hybrid work eligible with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 10+ years of program management experience in defense/aerospace.
• Experience managing complex government contracts and understanding procurement frameworks.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a US security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal through contract award, development, production, and sustainment.
• Own cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk; maintain EVMS artifacts.
• Coordinate with Finance on margin protection and forecasting.
• Drive customer interfaces, negotiate scope, price, and delivery terms.
• Collaborate with Business Development on capture plans and proposals.
• Represent Miltope at reviews and industry engagements.

Skills

Program management

DoD regulations

US security clearance

Negotiation

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Engineering software

Job description

Miltope Corporation, part of ST Engineering North America Government, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex defense programs from proposal to sustainment. You’ll own cost, schedule, and performance, manage risk, and maintain EVMS while partnering with Business Development to grow the portfolio.

The role requires 10+ years in defense program management, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to obtain a US security clearance. Hybrid work eligible with occasional travel.