Sr. Program Manager in Laurel

Energy Jobline ZR; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Sr. Program Manager to plan and oversee complex RF component programs, ensuring quality, cost, schedule, and technical objectives. You will lead development, production, delivery, and sustainment for mission-critical SATCOM systems and coordinate with government customers.

The ideal candidate translates customer requirements, drives cross-functional execution, and builds strong customer relationships in a demanding defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• PMP certification required.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• 10–15 years of program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead capture, bid, and proposal activities.
• Manage and direct the daily execution of multiple programs to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Lead all meetings and the Integrated Product Team from proposal kickoff through program close.
• Provide interface with internal and external customers on existing contracts and bid activities.
• Serve as primary customer interface with DoD, Space Force, and other government organizations.
• Develop plans and schedules to execute contracts; manage budgets for labor, materials, travel, and services.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program lifecycle.
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost; report to senior management.
• Ensure contractual requirements are met per regulatory and company policies.
• Demonstrate ability to manage changing priorities and aggressive timelines.
• Lead company program reviews due to knowledge and experience.

Skills

Active U.S. Secret clearance

10-15 years program mgmt exp

Cross-functional leadership

Contract and cost/schedule management

Vendor and stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Company Overview

ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities.

Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission-critical customers.

We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Program Manager responsible for planning and overseeing one or more programs to achieve quality, cost, schedule, technical, and contractual objectives. The Sr. Program Manager leads program execution, manages resources and risks, monitors performance, and provides customer and leadership updates throughout the program lifecycle.

The Sr. Program Manager will lead the development, production, delivery, and sustainment of RF components, subsystems, and systems supporting mission‑critical customers. This position will lead military SATCOM programs supporting the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) and Global Broadcast Service (GBS) missions and will work closely with the Department of War, U.S. Space Force, and other government customers.

The ideal candidate is a technically capable program leader who can translate customer requirements into clear directions, drive cross-functional execution, and build strong customer relationships.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support and/or lead capture, bid, and proposal activities.
• Manage and direct the daily execution of multiple programs or large-scale programs within contract requirements to ensure that cost, schedule, and performance goals are met.
• Lead all meetings and the Integrated Product Team from proposal kickoff through program close.
• Provide interface, communication, and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid and proposal activities.
• Serve as a primary customer interface with Department of War, U.S. Space Force, other government organizations, prime contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, and other program-related events.
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services. Report program status to senior management.
• Formally identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program lifecycle.
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management.
• Assure that contractual requirements are executed in accordance with applicable regulatory and Company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage changing priorities and aggressive timelines.
• Lead company program reviews due to knowledge and experience.

Position Qualifications

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Competency Statement (s)

• Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities
• Communication – Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written in a honest, open and timely manner
• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
• Technical Skill - Possesses the knowledge and skills needed to perform a job or role effectively
• Dependability - Meets deadlines, works independently or in a team environment, is accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products
• Ethics - Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality
• Initiative/Take Ownership – Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, meaning own your job and see it through
• Decision Making - Problem solve and critical thinking skills, be able to reach a decision, takes thoughtful approach when considering options, seek input from others, makes difficult decisions
• Customer Focus - Understands and can meet the needs in a customer-centric (Internal and External) environment and build strong relationships. Promotes a positive image of the company and strives to solve issues raised by customers
• Results Driven - Defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement.

Experience and Skills

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance required
• 10-15 years of program management or related experience.
• Experience managing programs with responsibility for cost, schedule, risk, and contractual deliverables.
• Experience managing firm fixed-price and cost-type contracts.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and Integrated Product Teams.
• Experience working with commercial and government customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience

• Experience managing Department of War programs or programs of record, preferably supporting the U.S. Space Force.
• Experience with military SATCOM, preferably WGS and GBS, or related communications systems.
• Working knowledge of GEO satellite communications, ground terminals, RF systems, or related technologies.
• Experience with system sustainment, configuration management, field support, obsolescence management, or technology refresh.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required
• PMP certification required.

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on , , , , , , protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities.
Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission‑critical customers.
We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape.

Company Description

Company DescriptionARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities.
Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission‑critical customers.
We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape.