Senior Specialist, Program Management (On-site)

HEPCO Inc; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HEPCO, Inc. seeks a Senior Specialist, Program Management to lead submarine systems programs. You will manage costs, schedules, and technical requirements while coordinating with operations, finance, planning, contracts, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, lifecycle management, and supporting business development with proposal activities. Strict adherence to ITAR/EAR and contractual obligations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years in lieu of degree.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional program teams to deliver projects on schedule, within scope, and on budget.
• Manage the full project lifecycle in accordance with contractual requirements and company standards.
• Support business development, including proposal management, proposal change control, and negotiations.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate program risks and evaluate opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with functional teams to establish priorities and resolve issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal leadership, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, export controls, including ITAR/EAR, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Gov contracts experience

Earned Value

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years

Graduate degree with 2+ years

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Program Management for a direct hire opportunity with our client. This position supports the Submarine Systems Programs team within Maritime Imaging Systems, managing program costs, schedules, and technical requirements while collaborating with operations, finance, planning, contracts, and supply chain teams.

• Lead cross-functional program teams to deliver projects on schedule, within scope, and on budget.
• Manage the full project lifecycle in accordance with contractual requirements and company standards.
• Support business development, including proposal management, proposal change control, and negotiations.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate program risks and evaluate opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with functional teams to establish priorities and resolve issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal leadership, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, export controls, including ITAR/EAR, and contractual obligations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least four years of relevant experience; graduate degree with at least two years of relevant experience; or at least eight years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with government contracts, including DPAS ratings and FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Familiarity with Earned Value concepts for managing program cost and schedule performance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental health coverage.
• Health and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement savings plan with company 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and family-building support.

Annual Salary: $130,000-$150,000(Depending on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: 9/80 schedule—80 hours over nine workdays in a two-week period, with every other Friday off.

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