Program Manager

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Full Time Professional O'Fallon, MO, US

Bascom Hunter is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Program Manager to lead and oversee programs. The role requires a basic understanding of government contracting, defense systems engineering, and cross-functional program execution. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, prior experience in the defense or aerospace industry, and a proven track record managing programs from capture through delivery.

Bascom Hunter's Defense Electronics division supports critical defense applications through innovations in Advanced Systems, RF Front Ends, Mixed Signal Products and Embedded Digital Solutions.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end program execution for defense and aerospace contracts, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with government and industry customers
• Manage internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing and procurement
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, export control regulations (ITAR/EAR), and internal quality systems.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.
• Prepare and present regular status updates, technical reviews, and financial reports to senior leadership and customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of program management experience in the defense, aerospace, or government contracting sectors.
• Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer-facing skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements.

This position will be onsite in O'Fallon, MO

All positions at Bascom Hunter are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Bascom Hunter is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.