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In this role, you will be at the forefront of advancing integrated C2 capabilities across battlespace domains and supporting projects that connect sensors, high-altitude platforms, and area defense systems into a unified operational architecture. This position offers the unique opportunity to help shape strategy in alignment with “Golden Dome for America” initiatives, influencing how future joint force operations are commanded and controlled. The selected candidate will also lead internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects that drive next-generation capabilities, fostering innovation and advancing our technical edge. As a program manager, you will oversee project execution across cost, schedule, and risk to ensure mission success, customer satisfaction, and financial performance is delivered. You’ll work collaboratively across cross-functional teams, guiding technical execution and ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and enterprise strategy.The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.Responsibilities:\nOversee total Program Integration Management for multiple complex projects and major systems, focusing on customer relationships, cost, schedule, and technical planning.\nTrack and report on project status, technical execution, and overall program performance.\nManage high-risk programs with budgets of $20M or greater, involving high customer interaction.\nSupervise program and project staff to ensure successful project outcomes.\nLead proposal tasks from first customer interaction, including defining requirements, creating basis of estimates, negotiating, and securing contract awards.\nParticipate in business resource planning and tracking in coordination with other corporate entities.\nFormulate and lead a team to fulfill program requirements.\nIdentify, track, and resolve program issues and problems.\nManage program risks by identifying, mitigating, tracking, and managing them.\nConduct routine meetings and interface on project/program status.\nDevelop proposals, conduct research and fact-finding, coordinate audits, and negotiate with project/program stakeholders to ensure initiatives meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints.\nSupport the Program Director and Business Operations in fulfilling their responsibilities for the Business Area.\nAssist with developing, implementing, and monitoring detailed program plans aligned with business and customer objectives.\nLead internal and external teams to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities.\nDevelop and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) baselines and provide data-driven performance metrics.\nIdentify, assess, and mitigate programmatic and technical risks to ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes.\nOversee multiple engineering change proposals and technical subprojects with varying customer funding sources.\nSupport business development and capture efforts, including proposal strategy, pricing, and negotiation inputs.\nLead team initiatives that foster innovation, efficiency, and rapid capability deployment under highly aggressive timelines.\nQualifications You Must Have:\nBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering or related field.\n6+ years of progressive experience in project or program management in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry.\n1+ years' experience leading teams made up of 3+ cross functional team members.\nRelevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required. \nHigher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. \nExperience with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes. Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.\nExperience with contract negotiations, and the difference in contract types.\nExperience with managing multiple projects and/or a small program.\nExperience with being the primary focal for a customer.\nDemonstrated financial acumen to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.\nAbility to execute coordination of all elements of a program, i.e., Program integration management. \nPerform task coordination, resource development, stakeholder identification, etc. \nCapability to manage program lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing priorities/requests, and evaluate available resources.\nLeadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews.\nRequires ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations.\nRequires skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines.\nRequires ability to execute coordination of all elements of a program, i.e., Program integration management. Perform task coordination, resource development, stakeholder identification, etc. Capability to manage program lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing priorities/requests, and evaluate available resources.\nRequires ability to identify, assess, and control financial, technical, and legal risks.\nProficient leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews\nRequires ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations\nActive Secret US Security Clearance\nQualifications We Prefer:\nProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification (will not be considered in lieu of required experience.)\nAdvanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field (may be considered in lieu of 1 year of required project/program management experience.)\nUnderstanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).\nWorking knowledge of Program Management Institute Program Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).\nManaging projects using Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), agile and or spiral development models.\nManaging projects requiring Earned Value Management.\nUnderstanding with application tools and data architectures.\nAbility to reinforce the usage & application of Corporate PM tools.\nAbility to participate in program management (PM) process & tool improvement initiatives for the Business Area.\nAbility to keep program management informed of function & process changes within project controls.\nAbility to enhance program management expertise in the staff.\nAbility to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution.\nExperience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes.\nEssential Functions:\nAbility to work in an office or hybrid environment.\nFrequent use of a computer and standard office equipment.\nMust be able to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.\nOccasional travel may be required to support project needs and team collaboration.\nThis posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.\nSNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.\nSNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.\nIMPORTANT NOTICE:\nThis position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.\nSNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!\nSNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. 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