Program Manager, ARMS, HWAD

Job Summary

The ARMS Program Manager administers and oversees the Armament Retooling & Manufacturing Support (ARMS) Program at Hawthorne Army Depot on behalf of the General Manager. The position is responsible for developing and managing commercial-use initiatives, tenant agreements, business development activities, regulatory compliance requirements, financial tracking and reporting, program marketing, and strategic utilization of government-owned facilities and assets. This position exercises independent judgment in coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, evaluating commercialization opportunities, preparing and administering Tenant Use Agreements (TUAs) and Requests for Use of Facilities (RUFs), maintaining ARMS program records and financial data, and ensuring compliance with Army, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), contractual, environmental, safety, and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the Armament Retooling & Manufacturing Support (ARMS) Program at HWAD on behalf of the General Manager. Develop, implement, and oversee program activities, priorities, policies, reporting requirements, and strategic initiatives to ensure compliance with ARMS legislation, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), contract requirements, and Army objectives. Serve as the primary point of contact for ARMS-related matters involving government representatives, tenants, commercial partners, and internal stakeholders. Maintain the ARMS CDRL and deliverable matrix and coordinates preparation, quality review, and timely submission of required CDRLs.
• Develop, administer, and maintain Tenant Use Agreements (TUAs), Requests for Use of Facilities (RUFs), contract modifications, renewals, and supporting documentation. Coordinate cross-functional reviews involving safety, environmental, operational, legal, engineering, and business personnel to ensure commercial-use activities comply with applicable regulatory, contractual, and installation requirements.
• Manage ARMS program records, financial data, and performance metrics, including revenue, consideration, Facility Contractor Account (FCA) activity, jobs created, critical skills retention, economic impact, and benefits to the Army. Analyze program data and prepare recurring and annual validations, execution plans, and management briefings for Company and Government leadership.
• Identify, evaluate, market, and support commercialization opportunities that increase utilization of government-owned facilities and assets while supporting Army readiness objectives. Conduct outreach with prospective tenants, commercial entities, government agencies, economic development stakeholders and community partners to promote sustainable business growth, economic development, workforce retention, and revenue generation. Create and maintain a qualified tenant/opportunity pipeline documenting ARMS benefits and supporting project scoring packages.
• Lead and coordinate ARMS program planning activities, tenant meetings, audits, inspections, corrective actions, and compliance reviews. Monitor agreement performance, address operational issues, evaluate risks, and recommend solutions that support program objectives and long-term sustainability.
• Research, develop, and prepare proposals, special studies, business cases, strategic initiatives, and program recommendations, to include the development of FCA and PAA funded projects. Prepare candidate project descriptions, estimated costs, benefits, tenant impacts, funding source assumptions and prioritized FY/outyear project lists. Exercise independent judgment in analyzing information, evaluating alternatives, and providing recommendations to executive leadership regarding commercialization opportunities, program improvements, asset utilization, and compliance matters.

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Working knowledge of the Armament Retooling & Manufacturing Support program at HWAD sufficient to administer program activities and support required reporting.
• Compliance knowledge related to Company, government, contract, lease, and program requirements applicable to ARMS and commercial-use activities.
• Data tracking and reporting capability sufficient to maintain records for costs, revenues, critical skills, jobs created, Army benefits, and assigned program measures.
• Business communication capability sufficient to coordinate with internal teams, designated customers, tenants, managers, supervisors, and external stakeholders.
• Contract and proposal support capability sufficient to comprehend, analyze, document, and support lease agreements, ARMS proposals, and assigned special projects.
• Software proficiency sufficient to use Microsoft Office and related business systems to complete tracking, reporting, documentation, and communication requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (AA) in Business, Marketing, or related field required; equivalent combination of formal education and directly related experience may be considered. Preferred
• 3+ years of experience in planning, procedure writing, budget preparation, regulatory compliance, project scheduling, contract coordination, commercialization, business operations, or related administrative program support. Required
• Experience with Government owned property, leases and facility use agreement. Preferred

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $61,680 - $92,520. 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).