Senior Program Manager, Autonomous Airpower Logistics

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Logistics Program Manager to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. This person will be responsible for all developmental logistics tasks, establish technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of our Autonomous Airpower program. You must be able to work independently and will have sole responsibility to deliver Logistics CDRL deliveries. An ability to work within the company and directly with the customer is paramount.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage all phases of the program from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
• Develop and coordinate logistics CDRLs.
• Participate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for Logistics/Sustainment program issues.
• Influence, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations, and modifications.
• Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Act as the primary customer contact for Logistics/Sustainment program activities and may lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field; may substitute 5+ years of equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• 8+ years of experience managing progressively complex programs and logistics administration.
• Technical expertise and application of logistics management principles and practice, as well as leadership skills to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Experience with LORA, SERD, LMI and/or spare analysis.
• Experience with business rules, TMCR, IETM and/or CSDB.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Experience developing solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Experience with US military program office.
• Government proposal experience.