Senior Export Program Manager

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

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Export Program Manager to lead DEF program management across the system lifecycle, interfacing with internal PMs and external agencies.

The role requires 10+ years in defense program management, TSFD/AT experience, and DoD acquisition knowledge. You will drive feasibility studies, cost-sharing, and strategic planning to ensure exportability aligns with national security goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in defense program management.
• Extensive experience in DEF program management and defense/aerospace.
• Deep expertise in TSFD, Anti-Tamper, and Foreign Military Sales processes.
• Experience navigating DoD acquisition milestones and cost-sharing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in DEF program management across the system lifecycle.
• Lead Phase 1A feasibility studies and price with cost-sharing structures.
• Coordinate with internal PMs and external agencies (HQDA, OUSD(A&S), NIPO, SAF/IA).
• Prepare and present program management findings and improvement plans to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security and export control requirements.
• Develop performance metrics including ROM cost estimates and schedules.
• Interface with vendors and partners to align objectives and funding.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve program goals.

Skills

Program management

Defense export control (TSFD)

DoD acquisition

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

DAWIA Program Management certification desired

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Export Program Managerto support our Huntsville, AL location.

The candidate will serve as a Senior Export Program Manager within a Project Management Office (PMO) within PAE Fires and will be responsible for providing technical support to the program's Chief Engineer and the Product Manager. The candidate will lead the strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination for Defense Exportability Features (DEF) projects. As assigned defense programs approach critical acquisition milestones (such as Milestone B), the candidate will orchestrate Phase 1A feasibility studies to assess the costs, technology security requirements, and potential benefits of releasing advanced systems to foreign allies while preserving combat overmatch for U.S. forces. The candidate will also identify, scope, and stand up new DEF studies across the broader project office portfolio. The candidate will prepare and present DEF program management findings, reports, and improvement plans to senior management and stakeholders. Will work within and/or lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve program goals. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer and/or Product Manager.

The candidate will be required to interface with internal PMs across PAE Fires and external organizations to include HQDA, ASA(ALT), OUSD(A&S), NIPO, DASA-DEC, SAF/IA, ATEC, AMCOM, and others for coordination and synchronization of DEF program management technical and programmatic objectives.

Duties:

• 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 (e.g., Phase 1A studies) and manage the transition into multi-year project lifecycles, ensuring exportability considerations are built into baseline architectures rather than added later.
• Identify opportunities and lead the strategic planning to stand up additional DEF feasibility studies for emerging defense systems, establishing initial scope, timelines, cost-sharing strategies, and funding requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Program Management Offices, prime vendors, Portfolio Acquisition Executives, Implementing Agencies (NIPO, DASA-DEC, SAF/IA), and OUSD(A&S)/IC, and oversee cost-share agreement execution with industry partners.
• Ensure projects adhere to Department of Defense (DoD) Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) requirements, navigating NDP-1, MTCR restrictions, and Tri-Service Committee guidelines.
• Develop and track key performance metrics demonstrating return on investment, including design and unit cost savings from early exportability planning, timeline reductions for export approval, and future international sales projections.
• Oversee the delivery of In-Process Program Reviews (IPR), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates, final phase reports, and comprehensive engineering and 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 to support program objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to peer and subordinate engineers within the DEF program management team.
• Use digital tools and methodologies to manage cost, schedule, and performance for assigned activities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer and/or Product Manager.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant experience. Additional education may be substituted for years of experience.
• Extensive experience in DEF program management, particularly within defense or aerospace industries.
• Deep expertise in Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) policy, Anti-Tamper (AT) executive directives, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes.
• Extensive experience in DoD acquisition program management, specifically navigating Milestone decisions and early development phases.
• Proven ability to manage complex cost-sharing agreements and prime vendor relationships.
• Strong strategic planning and financial analysis skills, including generating ROMs and budget forecasting for follow-on engineering and prototyping phases.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and defense requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience working in a U.S. Government Program Office (required).
• Travel: 25%
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• An active DoD clearance: Secret, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred. DAWIA Program Management certification desired.

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.