Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex defense and aerospace programs, ensuring successful delivery while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing U.S. Army acquisition programs through the full lifecycle from development to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery development and production of programs
• Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans
• Manage program risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as needed
• Interface with government customers, prime contractors, and key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other relevant regulations
• Prepare and present program status reports to senior management and customers
• Monitor contract deliverables and coordinate with finance teams for accurate program financials
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within assigned programs
• Manage transition of products from development to full-rate production
• Coordinate with U.S. Army acquisition officials and support milestone reviews
• Oversee production readiness reviews and manufacturing process validation

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Risk management and mitigation expertise
• Stakeholder management and customer relationship skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience coordinating with government acquisition officials
• Ability to access military installations and secure facilities
• May require occasional work in industrial environments

Qualifications

​​​​​​​Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of program management experience in defense, aerospace, or related industries
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Working knowledge of DOD acquisition processes and military standards
• Demonstrated experience with earned value management (EVM) principles
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office Suite, and program management tools
• PMP certification or equivalent certification
• Understanding of systems engineering principles
• Familiarity with government contracting (FAR/DFARS)
• Experience with agile and traditional project management methodologies
• Knowledge of production and manufacturing processes
• Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of military/aerospace standards (MIL-STD, AS9100)
• Experience managing U.S. Army acquisition programs through development and production phases
• Knowledge of Army acquisition milestones and technical documentation requirements
• Familiarity with production readiness reviews (PRRs) and manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs)
• Experience executing and managing U.S. Army testing and evaluation requirements
• Background in New Product Introduction transitioning prototype systems to full-rate production

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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