Defense Development Program Manager

Program Summary

This position is for a development program manager in the aerospace/defense sector, with primary responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day development operations of an aerospace/defense program and transitioning the program into full rate production.

Defense Development Program Manager

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This position is for a development program manager in the aerospace/defense sector, with primary responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day development operations of an aerospace/defense program and transitioning the program into full rate production.

K  Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies. K ’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

• Analyzes program activities: acquisition program planning, proposal pricing, financial management, cost analysis, management techniques, and documentation requirements.
• Compiles and reviews budgets against actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, and other data sources to control budgets and provide proper financial decisions.
• Aids in developing and implementing strategies to achieve program objectives safely and within agreed time, cost, technical, quality, and other performance criteria.
• Participates in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
• Develops plans including budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements for several major portions of a program.
• Has advanced expertise in DOD, Agency, and/or industry standards and engineering requirements, advises colleagues on interpretation of standards within the context of Group’s contract objectives.
• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general Divisional/Group policies and industry guidelines.
• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections, and persuades others, often at senior levels, to influence decisions.
• Anticipates internal and or external business challenges and/or regulatory/ compliance issues; recommends process, product or service improvements.
• May conduct operational effectiveness reviews to ensure functional or project systems are applied as designed, and function satisfactorily

• 7-10 Years of Program Management Experience
• 5+ Years of Program Management Experience in Aerospace/Defense
• Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
• Must be a US citizen

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Master’s Degree in Related Field

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include:

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.