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We are seeking a Program Manager 2 to support the AI&T Production for the Active RF portfolio. This opposition will be located on-site in Linthicum, MD
Role and Responsibilities:
Strategizing long-term production planning and improvements
Cost and schedule deliverables for their respective assembly level of AI&T
Leading and directing a team of Engineers and SMSs to meet cost and schedule goals
Coordination of production staffing needs
Standardization of AI&T training & practices
Developing and adhering to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) on a recurring basis
Maintaining and adhering to executable integrated master schedules (IMS)
Continuous Improvement of test and assembly processes and procedures
Expediting solutions to throughput and cost detractors
Maintenance of tiered escalation meetings
Prioritization of program specific SQDCM and PCAB activities
Interface with NHA operations with respect to delivery scheduling
Coordinating Risk and Opportunity execution for the production program
Developing and delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Coordinating change control board activities internally and with the Customer
Consistently making time to seek and incorporate input from customers and understanding their expectations. Demonstrating commitment and energy to meet customer needs (Internally and Externally)
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years’ experience supporting Government contracts as a Program or Project Manager; or 6 years’ experience with a Master’s degree
Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager
Demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal
Top Secret clearance required at the time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience with Assembly, Integration and Test
The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance.
The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program
The ability to recognize and respond to customer needs to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives
The ability to address program uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the program
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience supporting Government contracts as a Program or Project Manager; or Master's degree and 6 years' experience
- Top Secret clearance active at time of application; ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
- U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
- Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as project lead, integrated program team, or cost account manager
- Demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal
- Experience developing and adhering to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Experience maintaining and adhering to executable Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
- Willingness/ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
- Proven experience with Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T)
- Ability to apply business and financial concepts, tools and processes to program decisions
- Ability to identify and address program impacts through systematic, proactive issue and problem resolution
- Experience with continuous improvement of test and assembly processes and procedures
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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