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The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.\nJob Purpose\nThe Program Manager, Defense Contracts is responsible for leading Hyliion’s government and defense programs from opportunity review and proposal development through contract execution and customer delivery. The role coordinates engineering, operations, finance, business development, supply chain, and external partners to turn customer requirements into executable plans and keep scope, schedule, cost, risks, and deliverables on track. The position serves as the primary customer interface for assigned programs, including government program offices, contracting officers, and technical points of contact. The role also leads the preparation of government proposals, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposals, Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), and white papers. The position supports contract administration, reporting, and government compliance activities required by each program.\nAI at Hyliion\nAt Hyliion, AI is core to how we work. We equip every team member with leading AI tools and count on you to use them - to move faster, solve harder problems, and help us realize the full potential of KARNO technology for the world.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nLead cross-functional planning and execution of government and military programs, coordinating internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.\nReview solicitations, contracts, statements of work, specifications, and customer commitments, and translate them into a requirements and deliverables matrix, work plans, schedules, owners, and acceptance criteria.\nBuild and maintain integrated program schedules, such as Gantt charts, and track milestones, dependencies, decisions, risks, issues, and corrective actions. Identify schedule or delivery concerns early and develop recovery plans.\nCoordinate technical and operational work to keep requirements and specifications aligned with system designs and customer expectations. Track hardware, software, and system deliverables through prototype and production schedules.\nServe as the primary customer interface for assigned programs, managing day-to-day communication with government program offices, contracting officers, and technical points of contact, and ensuring customer priorities are reflected in program execution.\nLead regular internal and customer program reviews. Prepare status materials covering technical progress, schedule, deliverables, risks, and spending, and provide weekly health updates and monthly reports as required.\nDevelop program spend forecasts and track actual costs, commitments, and variances with Finance. Ensure program financial information meets customer reporting requirements.\nWork directly with customers, Tier 1 suppliers, and external stakeholders to resolve delivery issues, remove roadblocks, and maintain progress against commitments.\nParticipate in the review of government contracting opportunities and coordinate proposal planning, schedules, and required inputs.\nLead the writing, editing, coordination, and submission of proposals and other responses, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposals, Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), white papers, and related government requests.\nCoordinate technical, programmatic, cost, schedule, and compliance contributions from internal teams and partners, and ensure submissions address solicitation requirements and meet deadlines.\nMaintain contract requirement matrices, supporting records, and audit trails, and track reporting and other contract obligations through completion.\nCoordinate DCAA audit activities, including preparing representatives for process reviews, documenting findings or deficiencies, tracking corrective actions, and reporting progress.\nManage required PIEE workflows, including WAWF and the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), and maintain SAM.gov account administration and annual representations and certifications.\nWork with Finance on government accounting, rate proposals, contract cost tracking, and FAR/DFARS processes and training.\nCoordinate with IT, security, and other support teams to address cybersecurity and support-service requirements that apply to government contracts.\nAdditional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.\nQualifications\nReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nQualifications include:\n Education, Experience and CertificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field required.\nMinimum of five years of experience in government program or project management, government contract execution, proposal development, or a related role required.\nExperience with government compliance, reporting, or audit activities preferred.\nExperience in a technology environment preferred.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.\n\nSkills and AbilitiesStrong program management skills, including planning and tracking scope, requirements, schedules, costs, risks, and deliverables.\nClear, concise writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop persuasive proposals and accurate program reports.\nTechnical aptitude and a record of resolving complex issues.\nFamiliarity with government contracting and the ability to learn and apply applicable contract, reporting, and compliance requirements.\nExperience with program management tools and Microsoft Office applications.\nAbility to work collaboratively, follow through on commitments, adapt to changing priorities, and meet agreed deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nAbility to communicate effectively with customers, internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.\nExperience with high-voltage systems and associated safety protocols.\nAbility to travel up to 10% to visit customers, engineering providers, and hardware suppliers.\n\nRole Classification and Working Conditions\nThis is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.\nWe are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this role at this time. \nBenefits: \nMedical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options\nDental Plans, with buy-up option\nVision Plan\nLife Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options\nShort Term Disability, paid for by the company\nLong Term Disability, paid for by the company\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\n401k/Roth 401k\nVoluntary Accident Plans\nVoluntary Critical Illness Plans\nHospital Indemnity Plan\nHyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. 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