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Will manage day-to-day progress of the sites through constant interaction with site managers and immediate staff, teams of instructors, engineers, technicians, government representatives and training support personnel. \nLead, mentor, and evaluate program staff at various CONUS and OCONUS C-17 training sites \nApply change, risk and resource management to complex program using various tools\nResponsible for ensuring sites comply with Union Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and participate in any grievance or arbitration activities as well as any CBA renegotiations. \nDaily collaborate with a wide variety of functional areas such as engineering, marketing, manufacturing, logistics, CYBERSECURITY, and operations to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals. \nParticipate in overall program management discipline evolution within the organization. \nAnalyze and resolve simple and moderately complex problems using project management tools. \nProvide technical expertise and training to other CAE USA departments in support of program. \nMaintain teaming associations with subcontractors on the program and manage subcontractor performance. \nPrepare, conduct, and run medium to large technical and management meetings with internal and external customers. \nProactively provide leadership continual feedback on key program metrics and contract activities using existing tools and feedback mechanisms. \nQUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS\nBachelor's Degree in related field\nMilitary Air Mobility Management Experience \nC-17 experience required. Experience in managing C-17 training at the Wing, Group and Squadron Level. \nStrong knowledge of C-17 flight simulator and training services market and experience in · managing the development of training solutions. \nExcellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles · Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software is a strong advantage. \nOutstanding leadership and organizational skills \nExcellent communication skills\nExcellent problem-solving ability \nAbility to reason, plan, direct, and evaluate situations to make appropriate recommendations and take actions beneficial to the program and the company. \nAbility to demonstrate leadership ability with complex reasoning and problem-solving abilities. \nAbility to effectively present information to customer representatives, top CAE USA management, and public groups. \nDue to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. \nPREFERRED SKILLS\nFormer C-17 Evaluator/Instructor \nFormer C-17 Squadron, Group, or Wing Commander \nC-17 Weapons School Graduate \nGraduate level coursework is desired. \nPossess complex financial managerial skills to include budgetary and proposal activities. A basic knowledge of accounting is desired.\nSECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES\nMust comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.\nIncumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. \nDUE TO U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, ONLY U.S. CITIZENS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. \nAbility to travel extensively, nationally, and internationally, for extended periods of time.\nAbility to handle essential duties and responsibilities worldwide. \nWork will be performed in an office environment.\nWork will require activities to be periodically performed in a simulator high-bay environment. \nPHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nAbility to operate personal computer, communicate via telephone. \nAbility to work many hours under pressure. \nAbility to lift 50 pounds. \nOTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nCAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.\nApplicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at \nAbout CAE\nAt CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.\nPosition Type\nRegularEqual Opportunity Employer\nCAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at .\nData Privacy\nPrivacy Statement | CAE\nAs part of our process, we may use AI-supported tools to help review applications, with human decision-making at every step. 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