Job OverviewProgram Planning Office ManagerKey Responsibilities: - Lead, mentor, and hold accountable the Program Planners and Project Managers, balancing workloads and setting clear performance expectations.
- Oversee DoD and commercial contracts from award through delivery and closeout, ensuring milestones, inspection requirements, and customer commitments are met.
- Manage the integrated master production schedule, identifying critical-path activities, resource constraints, and schedule conflicts.
- Identify program risks early and develop recovery plans with assigned owners, milestones, and completion dates.
- Coordinate Contracts, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Business Development to resolve execution constraints and keep action items moving.
- Ensure program plans reflect FAR/DFARS, DCMA, and other government customer requirements.
- Report program status, KPIs, and verified delivery forecasts to Operations leadership and customers, and recommend process improvements.
What We Offer: - 401k - 4% match on 5% deferrals
- PTO - Up to 5 weeks
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
- Generous Health Insurance Coverage
- Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
- Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Competitive pay based on experience
Requirements
Qualifications: Required - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in program management, production planning, or manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated experience managing personnel and cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting DoD or other government manufacturing contracts, with working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and contract administration.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing schedules, material planning, production workflows, and contract deliverables.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
Preferred - Experience with Navy aviation support equipment, Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE), or complex electromechanical manufacturing.
- Familiarity with DCMA surveillance, government source inspection, and acceptance processes.
- Understanding of ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management environments.
- Experience with critical-path scheduling, earned value management, and program risk management.
- PMP certification or equivalent formal project management training.
- Experience developing and implementing program management processes and performance metrics.
Related Military Job Codes: We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:
- Army MOS: 51A - Program Management/Acquisition Officer
- Navy NEC: 1440 - Engineering Duty Officer
- Air Force AFSC: 63A - Acquisition Manager
- Marine Corps MOS: 8059 - Acquisition Management Professional
Salary Description
$90,000-$110,000
