Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to ensure achievement of program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations Measuring and reporting program performance Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions. Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.) Managing suppliers to meet program objectives. Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities Development and adherence to master plans and schedules Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization Build strong relationships with strategic partners and key suppliers. Guides program team and support functions on how to take action to satisfy customer expectations. Bachelor's degree and 10 years of program manager experience OR a master's degree and 8 years of program management experience. 5+ years of managing development programs Experience leading high performing, cross-functional teams within the aerospace/defense sector Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at or under cost achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager. Proficiency in program management tools and processes such as:

Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management. Management of firm fixed price (FFP) programs Active and current US Government DoD Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for SAP A degree in science, engineering, or business PMP® certification 5-10 years of managing direct reports Experience in Proposal Management Experience in the aerospace/defense industry or within the Department of Defense or NASA Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile methodologies Ability to define technical strategy to promote capturing business in new areas Active Security Clearance