AeroVironment

Program Manager

AeroVironment$120K — $245K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15 years of experience as a program or project manager for similar contracts.
  • Experience managing multi-task contracts and leading multi-vendor environments.
  • Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies.
  • Experience in requirements analysis, resource allocation, and project costing.
  • 3 years of experience using Earned Value Management (EVM) for funds management.
  • PMP certification, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or DAWIA Level 3 certification required.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure cost, schedule, and performance of the contract meet specified targets.
  • Act as main point of contact with government officials and senior management.
  • Lead efforts in cost management, schedule tracking, and contract performance.
  • Oversee efficient execution of contract tasks and resource allocation.
  • Communicate technical progress and issues to stakeholders persuasively.
  • Prepare and present program status reviews to government management.
  • Coordinate cross-discipline integration and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule.
  • Paid holiday shutdown for employees.
  • Professional development and training reimbursement options.
Full Job Description
Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

The Program Manager will report to a Division Director and shall provide technical, managerial, and administrative resources necessary to execute and successfully fulfill the contract requirements, including any approved work to support additional contract requirements beyond the initial scope of work.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), the Government Program Manager, and the Contractor's senior management.
  • Directly contribute to program efforts in several areas, including cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities.
  • Ensures proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contract.
  • Utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents.


Additional responsibilities:
  • Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on contract
  • Review and approve all earned value, Estimate to Complete, Funds to Man-hour Expenditure Report, or other financial reports as appropriate
  • Review and allocate management reserve within contractual limits
  • Ensure cross-discipline integration within the contract to meet Government needs
  • Work with the higher-level program manager, if applicable, to provide effective and efficient management of the contractor's effort
  • Review and propose the Integrated Program Baseline (or resource loaded schedule) to the Government
  • Review the risk and risk mitigations activities and allocate budgets for the same
  • Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government PM
  • Ensure the timely recruitment and training of program staff - both direct and indirect
  • Review all financial and technical reports before release to the Government
  • Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM in a timely and transparent manner
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractor's contracts staff
  • Assist the Government PM by providing input to statutory acquisition reports and response to Congressional Questions for the Record (QFRs)
  • Coordinate the preparation of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and value engineering proposals to the Government PM
  • Provide Contractor input to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan reviews or Aware Fee reviews, as appropriate
  • Communicate issues and solutions to the broader Government management structure as requested by the senior Government leaders
  • Provide guidance and direct tasking for Level 0, 1, and 2 program managers if any are assigned to the contract/program
  • Rapidly assemble and execute focused cross-disciplinary Government/Contractor teams to address to urgent or unexpected cost, schedule, or technical program/contract issues


Position Qualifications:
  • Fifteen (15) years experience as a program or project manager in managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor environment is required.
  • Knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting.
  • At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or Defense Acquisitions Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 3 certification in program management
  • An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph


Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $245,000.00

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR a7 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

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About AeroVironment

Size
1,214 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$29.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+13.8%
Revenue
$394.1 million
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