Program Manager, Level II

Bridgewater, VA

Air Transportation

About the position

At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence. The Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring all processes related to program and project execution, documentation and reporting are followed for consistent financial, technical and schedule performance. Tasked with ensuring successful execution of assigned programs as well as the strategic pursuit of new business opportunities to grow the business portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs.
• Coordinate with production teams, managers, and key stakeholders to address financial, technical and schedule performance.
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, investment plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to plans and schedules, identifies program problems, and obtains solutions.
• Acts as customer contact for program and capture activities, leading program review sessions with customer and stakeholders.
• Maintains existing processes and implements process improvement projects supporting financial, technical, and schedule performance activities.
• Identify risk and execute mitigation plans for programs and projects.
• Support ad hoc data analysis and reporting as required.
• Other temporary duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in business or related field and 5 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree in business or related field and 10 years of experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Functional Management or Program Management.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Aviation.
• Demonstrated expertise in customer shaping and engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated program execution expertise.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in change management.
• Strong data analytical skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts.
• Ability to plan for, identify, estimate, cost, acquire, schedule, and retire resources needed to satisfy program requirements.
• Ability to identify and quickly address program impacts through a systematic, proactive approach.
• Experienced and understanding of government contracts, flow downs and Defense Federal Acquisition Rules (DFARS).
• Understanding of EVMS and Risk and Opportunity Management.

Nice-to-haves

• Active Secret Clearance or DoE equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in DOD.
• Demonstrated experience with executive interactions and communication.
• Experience with Capture Management Plans.
• Experience with Program Management Plans.