Subcontract Program Manager

About the position

The Deputy Program Manager for a large satellite subsystem subcontract will have the following daily responsibilities: Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. Additionally, this role will require approximately 25% travel. This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Sunnyvale, CA.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
• Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.
• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions.
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 7+ years of professional experience.
• Must be a US Citizen and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET/SCI clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, and/or Category Management).
• Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership and suppliers.
• Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.