Job Summary

We are seeking a Program Manager to join us onsite in Texarkana, TX. The Program Manager leads, plans, directs, and coordinates customer and matrix team activities for designated programs and projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. This includes proposal process, negotiation, project management and customer management for projects less than $100,000,000.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and execution of strategies for defense products, ensures effective coordination across various business units, and manages cost, schedule, risk, opportunity, and technical execution. 30%
• Interacts with customers to understand their requests and requirements, grow customer relationships, build company integrity, and continuously improve customer satisfaction. 20%
• Responsible for building a multi-functional team and delivering results while determining internal and external funding to support development priorities and objectives. 20%
• Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical execution for program execution, coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, and specifications. Monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifying program problems and obtaining solutions. 15%
• Coordinates resource-loaded schedules and implement Earned Value Measurement System techniques on major programs. Leads the preparation of proposals, business plans, and specifications. 10%
• Perform additional duties assigned. 5%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Problem Solving - gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions
• Project Management - develops project plans; coordinates projects; completes assignments on time and within budget
• Technical Knowledge - ability to read and interpret technical data
• Business Acumen - understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals of company
• Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Bachelor’s Degree or higher Required
• 5+ years of progressively complex experience is required with a minimum of 2 years experience as a Project or Program Manager or equivalent Required
• Experience in US Government contracting is desirable Preferred

Essential Functions

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery R (Regular)
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) N/A
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) R (Regular)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Walking O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Hearing R (Regular)
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body N/A
• Talking R (Regular)
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time R (Regular)
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language R (Regular)
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language R (Regular)
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) R (Regular)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions R (Regular)
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site R (Regular)
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)

Travel:

10%

Compensation and Benefits

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $91,600 - $137,400. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!