Vertex Inc

Program Manager - Flight School Next (FSN)

Vertex Inc$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Aviation Management, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • Proven experience managing complex aviation or training programs
  • Strong background in cost, schedule, and technical performance management
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and internal stakeholders
  • Drive program execution to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements
  • Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and resource plans
  • Define long-term program goals and implement strategies to achieve them
  • Establish and enforce program procedures, standards, and best practices
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Provide regular program status updates and executive-level briefings

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Engagement in meaningful work within military aviation training
  • Support for obtaining relevant certifications
  • Contingent on contract award, stable work conditions
Full Job Description
Overview

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

The Flight School Next (FSN) Program Manager will be responsible for the overall cost, schedule, and technical performance of the FSN program at Fort Rucker, AL. Serving as the primary interface between V2X and the client, this role ensures successful execution of all contractual obligations. The Program Manager will lead strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance management to achieve program objectives while maintaining compliance and fostering collaboration.

This position is contingent on successful contract award to V2X.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and internal stakeholders.
  • Drive program execution to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
  • Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
  • Define long-term program goals and implement strategies to achieve them.
  • Establish and enforce program procedures, standards, and best practices.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide regular program status updates and executive-level briefings.

Work Conditions:
  • Contingent upon contract award.
  • Primarily office / production-support setting with frequent interaction with multiple departments and shared services.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Aviation Management, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • Proven experience managing complex aviation or training programs.
  • Strong background in cost, schedule, and technical performance management.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments.

Preferred Background:
  • Experience with military or government aviation training programs.
  • Familiarity with Flight School Next (FSN) or similar pilot training initiatives.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent program management certification.

Skills & Competencies:
  • Excellent communication and customer service; able to coordinate across multiple teams and disciplines.
  • Detail oriented with high accuracy in data entry and documentation.
  • Strong organizational, time management and follow up skills. Able to prioritize competing demands.
  • Problem-solving mindset; budgetary management.
  • Professional judgement, discretion, and results oriented.

Certifications & Training:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent program management certification (preferred).
  • FAA regulatory / compliance training (preferred).
  • Production control / logistics certification (e.g., APICS / CPIM, or equivalent) (preferred).
  • OSHA 10 or Safety training (preferred).

Clearance Requirement:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as required by the contract (Public Trust or Secret level, as applicable).


About Vertex Inc

Vertex Inc is a leading provider of tax technology and services, enabling companies of all sizes to realize the full strategic potential of the tax function by automating and integrating tax processes, while leveraging advanced and predictive analytics of tax data. Vertex provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for every major line of tax, including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Vertex also offers solutions for tax data management, compliance and reporting, tax research, and planning and analysis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Vertex Inc
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$78.9 million
Founded
1978
Revenue
$374.6 million
NASDAQ

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