Senior Staff Program Manager with Security Clearance

KIHOMAC; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

PTO

Disability

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC in Utah is seeking a Lead Program Manager to direct its largest and most complex engineering and manufacturing program for a government customer. You will coordinate with the Government program office, manage deliverables, schedules, and execution across multiple sub-projects, reporting to senior leadership.

The role requires a Master's degree, 20+ years of PM experience in government or industry, and eligibility for a security clearance; a DAU/PM certification or PMP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; 20+ years of Program Management or related experience in Government or Industry; US citizen; ability to obtain security clearance; DAU PM certification or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program management for the company's largest and most complex engineering and manufacturing program for a government customer.
• Communicate with Government program office, coordinate and manage deliverables and progress for a major weapon system program with high visibility.
• Manage complete program management organization, including engineering, technicians, finance, contracting, purchasing, and associated functions.
• Develop and implement program plans, budgeting positions, schedules, and execution strategy.
• Mentor lower-level Program Managers and support proposal and pricing efforts as needed.

Education

Master's degree in technical, business, or related field

Job description

Description * Serve as the lead program manager for the company's largest and most complex engineering and manufacturing program

• Communicate with Government program office, coordinate and manage deliverables and progress for a major weapon system program with high visibility
• Work directly with company senior leadership on program execution * Manage highly complex program with multiple sub-programs and program managers
• Manage complete program management organization, including engineering, technicians, finance, contracting, purchasing, and associated functions
• Develop and implement program plans, budgeting positions, schedules, and execution strategy
• Perform specific, routine program or technical tasks within defined scope of management responsibility
• Perform program/technical management for assigned system(s)
• Interpret and apply acquisition policy; develop recommendations to senior leadership on program and business development strategies
• Apply and correlate knowledge of multiple disciplines (engineering, logistics, financial management, contracting, and configuration management) to achieve cohesive program execution in accordance with assigned cost, schedule & performance requirements
• Logically and systematically convert customer or product/technical requirements into solutions that recognize technical, schedule, and cost constraints; identify associated risks and manage mitigation plans
• Provide higher management with status and decision information on key program issues
• Ensure contractual needs/concerns are addressed
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports/deliverables
• Participate in company program reviews
• Communicate cost, schedule, and performance with management
• Provide necessary solutions across the spectrum of program management and business operations; mentor lower-level Program Managers
• Support proposal and pricing efforts as required; may perform Capture Manager duties
• Other duties as assigned
• Requirements Education/Training: * Master's Degree in technical, business, or related field required
• Department of Defense Acquisition (DAU) PM certification, PMP, or degree in Program Management or equivalent is preferred Experience: * 20+ years of Program Management or associated experience with Government or Industry
• Must be highly knowledgeable in advanced program management concepts, able to develop, communicate and execute a complete program baseline
• Must be comfortable developing presentations and briefing senior military leaders.
• Experience with Air Force nuclear enterprise, aircraft sustainment, and/or maintenance repair and overhaul programs a plus
• Security: * Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance will be required
• Active Secret clearance preferred
• Benefits * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Salary: $130,000 - 160,000 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.