Production planning, execution, and delivery to cost and schedule, and quality objectives. Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and cycle time through data-driven decision making Build and strengthen customer relationships to identify growth opportunities. Drive capture planning, proposal development, and long-term strategy. Direct cross-functional IPTs to achieve performance goals. Measure and report on program performance to stakeholders and leadership. Negotiate contracts, contract changes, budgets, and schedules. Manage program requirements, baselines, resources, and risk/opportunity plans. Ensure adherence to all contracts, policies, and industry standards. Present to DoD customers, executive leadership, and other key stakeholders. Support and at times lead the development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning Coordinate with Government Property team in support of Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.) Support the management of Intercompany Work Order (IWO) and Independent Suppliers to meet program objectives Bachelor's degree and 10 years of program management experience OR a master's degree and 8 years of program management experience. 5+ years managing production 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, an integrated program team lead, or a cost account manager. Proficiency in project 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) projects Active US Government DoD Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for SAP STEM or business degree; PMP® certification. 5-10 years of direct production management Proposal management experience. Experience managing programs as the Prime Contractor for DoD Systems Background with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methods.