Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Program Management

Level 3 Communications, Inc$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience.
  • 10+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active Secret security clearance required; Top Secret preferred.
  • Strong background in aircraft production and system integration.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee cost, schedule, and technical aspects of program management.
  • Lead all phases of planning and execution for aircraft modifications.
  • Drive program planning to meet financial and business objectives.
  • Contribute to negotiation processes for contracts and changes.
  • Analyze bids and assist in developing schedules and cashflow forecasts.
  • Prepare proposals, including Statement of Work, specifications, and budgets.
  • Act as primary contact for customer maintenance activities and lead program review sessions.

Benefits

  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on professional growth.
  • Opportunities for program growth and customer engagement.
  • Emphasis on ethical and professional conduct according to company values.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 41776

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

This Senior Specialist, program management will establish and maintain multiple projects required for the proprietary modification programs. This candidate will have a strong knowledge of aircraft production, aircraft requirements, and minimal project management that include directing complex projects and ongoing administrative functions of the program initiatives while adhering to contractual obligations and subsequent reporting.

The qualified candidate must be able to:
  • Set goals and empower individuals to take ownership for their assignments. Experience in aircraft and system integration labs.
  • Assist leadership in identifying program growth opportunities in addition to facilitating capture of new opportunities with customers.
  • Have strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills that will facilitate in creating and maintaining a collaborative work environment which includes providing decisive and constructive feedback.

Demonstrate and insist on ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values

Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of program.
  • Drives all phases of aircraft requirements and modification installation planning and execution from inception through completion.
  • Drives program planning to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
  • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
  • Responsible for Analyzing bids, assisting in development of Deliverables / Schedule / Cashflow forecast.
  • Manages preparation of proposals, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.
  • Acts as primary customer contact for program maintenance activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure seamless execution.
  • Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer.
  • Works with Functions assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas to identify areas of improvement for systems and processes.

Qualifications:
  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree with 6 years minimum experience.
    • Master's degree with minimum 4 years' experience.
    • In lieu of a degree, minimum 10 years prior related experience.
  • Clearance: Active Secret clearance, Top Secret Preferred


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • FAA A&P License Preferred
  • Microsoft Office Tools proficiency
  • A&P License

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