Program Manager

Scott Air Force Base , United States
full-time

AI overview

Lead program execution for Air Mobility Command, ensuring effective operations and compliance while mentoring team members and driving performance improvements.

Spectrum Comm Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate contract execution supporting Air Mobility Command (AMC) Flying Squadron operations at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. This role is accountable for end-to-end program oversight, stakeholder engagement with government counterparts, and the disciplined delivery of high-quality products that enable squadron readiness and mission effectiveness. Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance at the time of application; only applicants who currently hold an active clearance will be considered.

  • The Program Manager will serve as the primary interface to the Contracting Officer (CO) and/or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), ensuring transparent communication, contractual compliance, and timely resolution of issues.
  • The role includes planning and conducting weekly team meetings, setting priorities, and establishing rigorous review mechanisms to validate the accuracy and completeness of team deliverables, including briefings, papers, memoranda, and other artifacts intended for senior leaders and external agencies.
  • A core responsibility is to analyze and assess Operations Groups’ flying squadron functional support business practices, identify performance gaps, and drive measurable improvements through data-informed recommendations and continuous feedback loops.

Requirements

Success in this position also depends on cross-organizational leadership.

The Program Manager will coordinate closely with Geographically Separated Unit (GSU) functional support leads to align standards, synchronize workflows, and maintain consistency in outputs across locations. The role will proactively keep Operations Group leadership apprised of on-going support activities, emerging risks, and mitigation plans, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission focus. This leadership extends to mentoring team members, cultivating a high-trust environment, and reinforcing disciplined use of Microsoft Office tools to streamline analysis, reporting, and knowledge transfer.

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • 10+ years mobility flight operations experience with 3+ years of Air Force command experience required.
  • Master’s degree required. Degree may be substituted with 6 years of work experience. 
  • Must have Contract Management or Site Lead expereince
  • Intermediate-level of proficiency in the use/application of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Equity Compensation: Stock Option Plan
  • Health Insurance: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Other Benefit: Wellness Resources
  • Paid Parental Leave: Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

MISSION FOCUSED WHAT WE DO Spectrum is a professional services and technical solutions company focused on meeting critical mission challenges for US Defense and Intelligence Agencies, Law Enforcement, Civilian Agencies in Federal, State and...

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