Strategic SME Program Manager, Aviation & FMS

Applied Technologies Group; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plans

Job summary

Applied Technologies Group, Inc. is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Program Manager to lead UHPO procurement, fielding, and sustainment efforts from Redstone Arsenal, AL.

This role drives the program vision, baselines, and risk management across complex FMS portfolios. You will coordinate with USG stakeholders and industry partners, manage IMS schedules, and provide hands-on guidance to cross-functional teams to meet delivery milestones while complying with SAMM and DoD policies.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least eight years of related experience.
• Program Analysis & Reporting: Conduct program baseline analysis, monitor cost/schedule/performance metrics, and prepare executive briefings and acquisition documentation, DoW directives, and the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM / DoD 5105.38-M).
• Cross-Functional Execution: Execute assigned UH-60 procurement, fielding, and sustainment tasks under general direction, collaborating with engineering, IPT, contracting, and foreign disclosure teams to ensure mission milestones are achieved.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaison across USG security assistance stakeholders and industry partners (e.g., Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin) to coordinate production, modification, and fielding schedules.
• Portfolio & Risk Management: Track Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), manage risk/issues/opportunities matrices, and oversee multi-country FMS case tracking to prevent delivery slippages.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the program vision, scope, and baselines aligned with UHPO priorities.
• Lead end-to-end acquisition lifecycle and governance per USG SAMM and acquisition policies.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and drive continuous process improvements across active cases.

Skills

Independent Execution

Multi-Tasking

Executive Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Program Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Applied Technologies Group, Inc. is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Program Manager to lead UHPO procurement, fielding, and sustainment efforts from Redstone Arsenal, AL.

This role drives the program vision, baselines, and risk management across complex FMS portfolios. You will coordinate with USG stakeholders and industry partners, manage IMS schedules, and provide hands-on guidance to cross-functional teams to meet delivery milestones while complying with SAMM and DoD policies.