Subject Matter Expert Program Manager

Applied Technologies Group, Inc.

Subject Matter Expert Program Manager

AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5

ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of Subject Matter Expert (SME) Program Manager, supporting the Utility Helicopter Project Office (UHPO).

Redstone Arsenal, AL

On-Site

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Program Manager (PM) serves as a strategic leader supporting the Utility Helicopters Project Office (UHPO), responsible for overseeing and synchronizing multiple related UH-60M procurement and modification efforts to achieve overarching Army aviation and partner nation objectives. In this capacity, the incumbent defines, articulates, and executes the program vision, scope, and operational baselines, ensuring direct alignment with UHPO strategic priorities.

The SME/PM drives the end-to-end success of complex Foreign Military Sales (FMS) portfolios by directing program baselines, managing integrated master schedules (IMS), forecasting resource requirements, and leading comprehensive-case performance reporting across the entire acquisition lifecycle. Operating with a high degree of independence, the SME/PM proactively identifies, evaluates, and mitigates program-level technical, cost, and schedule risks, establishing contingency and mitigation strategies to guarantee that partner-nation operational requirements and delivery milestones are met.

The incumbent provides hands-on technical guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day directions to multidisciplinary project teams, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and mission-focused environment. Additionally, the position regularly evaluates portfolio performance against established defense acquisition Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), leveraging data-driven insights to introduce operational innovations and drive continuous process improvements across all active cases. Serving as a primary operational interface, the SME/PM actively manages expectations and coordinates workflow across the broader Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE), including high-level engagements with USASAC, DASA DEC, DCMA, contracted Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and foreign defense representatives.

The incumbent exercises rigorous governance to ensure that all procurement actions, contract data deliverables, engineering changes, and total package fielding efforts adhere strictly to United States Government (USG) acquisition policies, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), and established quality standards.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance, required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least eight (8) years of related experience.
  • ALLOWABLE SUBSITIUTIONS:
    • PhD with four (4) years of related experience.
    • Masters's degree with six (6) years of related experience.
    • Associate's degree with ten (10) years of related experience.
    • High School Diploma/GED with twelve (12) years of related experience.
  • Program Analysis & Reporting:
    Conduct program baseline analysis, monitor cost/schedule/performance metrics, and prepare executive briefings and acquisition documentation, DoW directives, and the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM / DoD 5105.38-M).
  • Cross-Functional Execution:
    Execute assigned UH-60 procurement, fielding, and sustainment tasks under general direction, collaborating with engineering, integrated product teams (IPT), contracting, and foreign disclosure teams to ensure mission milestones are achieved.
  • Stakeholder Coordination:
    Liaison across USG security assistance stakeholders and industry partners (e.g., Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin) to coordinate production, modification, and fielding schedules.
  • Portfolio &
    
    Risk Management:
    
    Track Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), manage risk/issues/opportunities matrices, and oversee multi-country FMS case tracking to prevent delivery slippages.

• Independent Execution & Initiative:
  Self-starter capable of driving projects to completion with minimal oversight in dynamic,…