The Tatitlek Corporation

*Program Manager*

Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of technical experience in program management and weapons systems
  • 8+ years specifically in development and evaluation/testing of major weapons systems
  • 6+ years of experience managing complex projects and diverse teams
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in industry-standard Program Management methodologies like PMI and Agile
  • Expertise in life cycle planning and cost analysis, including budgeting and resource allocation
  • Experience with Navy/Marine Corps weapons systems and acquisition processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead program management to support all contract aspects
  • Manage complex projects involving diverse teams
  • Oversee Test and Evaluation (T&E) processes with engineers and government personnel
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Ensure adherence to Quality Assurance principles and ISO 9000 standards
  • Develop and manage budgets and forecast costs effectively
  • Collaborate in a dynamic T&E environment to optimize weapon systems testing

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
  • Supervisory responsibilities included
  • Controlled office work environment with moderate noise level
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Full Job Description
Overview

**This position is contingent upon Contract Award**

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The Program Manager will provide program management in support of all aspects of the contract.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional technical experience, including:
• Eight (8) years of specialized experience in the hands-on development and rigorous evaluation/testing of major weapons systems.
• Six (6) years of demonstrated Program Management experience over efforts of comparable size and complexity, including managing complex projects and diverse teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage diverse teams and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a Test and Evaluation (T&E) environment with engineers, testers, and Government personnel.
• Proven Program Management expertise using industry-standard methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile).
• Extensive knowledge of weapons systems development, evaluation, and testing processes, from concept to deployment.
• Expertise in life cycle planning and cost analysis, including developing and managing budgets, forecasting costs, and optimizing resource allocation.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:
• Experience with Navy and/or Marine Corps weapons systems and acquisition processes.
• Prior experience managing T&E programs.
• Prior experience managing contracts involving multiple subcontractors and complex technical requirements.
• Deep understanding of Quality Assurance principles and practical experience implementing ISO 9000 standards.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Yes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is typically performed in a controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May require lifting up to 25 pounds.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

Salary

$140k+/annually

About The Tatitlek Corporation

The Tatitlek Corporation is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and commercial clients. The company offers services such as engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The Tatitlek Corporation has a strong focus on providing high-quality services to its clients and has received numerous awards for its work in the industry. The company is committed to supporting the communities in which it operates and has a strong track record of social responsibility. The Tatitlek Corporation is a privately held company and is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska.
Learn more about The Tatitlek Corporation
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$2 million
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$50 million
NASDAQ

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