Program Manager-Defense Systems

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At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

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CAES is a defense, aerospace, cyber security, energy, and transportation products group. CAES manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

We are an industry leader in the design, manufacture, support of advanced integrated RF systems for high performance Electronic Warfare, Radar/Communications, flight test and instrumentation systems. Our products are used by US and international customers in manned aircraft, UAVs, space vehicles, missiles and guided weapons applications.

Want to be part of a world-class team driving business and projects to success at CAES?

SUMMARY:

This high visibility role reports into the Program Management Office (PMO) at CAES Defense Systems Division. The Principal Program Manager will support the Defense Systems business on key programs that interfaces with our Prime Contract customers. The position will be responsible for all stages of the program life cycle with major customers, managing internal engineering and manufacturing plans, status reporting to customer for development and production orders, and ensuring on time completion of contract obligations.

Proposal Activities

• Exercises responsibilities for the initiation, orchestration, review, approval and timely submission of program proposals.
• Reviews and analyzes Request for Proposal (RFP) including technical, schedule, cost and contract requirements; coordinates proposal inputs with other departments.
• Reviews Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for labor and materials supporting functions and prepares BOEs for Program Management in support of proposal preparation.
• Participates in contract negotiations with internal contract administration staff and customers; establishes and monitors close liaison with customer representatives.

Program Execution

• Leads development and maintenance of program plans and budgets covering the technical, financial and schedule aspects of the program.
• Determines the allocation of funds necessary for performance of approved work and reallocations as necessary due to changing conditions.
• Monitors and manages orders, revenue, profit, and cash to ensure programs stay on track meeting financial commitments.
• Reviews estimates of material, equipment, labor costs, and ODC requirements to ensure completeness and accuracy. Leads preparation of periodic Estimates-at-Complete (EACs)to ensure financial goals are met.
• Ensures establishment and maintenance of the management control system for providing visibility on all phases of program performance.
• Defines and communicates the scope of work under the contract and monitors work activities to ensure they are within the contract funding limits.
• Initiates corrective action when actual performance deviates or is predicted to deviate from established program plans.
• Ensures compliance with Government, Company, customer, and industry specifications and regulations (e.g. FAR, DFAR, ITAR etc.).
• Ensures adherence to all contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements on proposals and contracts.
• Identifies program follow-on and other business opportunities related to assigned programs, and recommends appropriate action in plans and strategies.
• Active Risk and Opportunity Management throughout the program lifecycle (Proposal through Contract Closeout).

Communication

• Establishes and maintains personal, professional and technical image and relationships in the associated professions, customer communities, and within the Company in accordance with our company’s values.
• Coordinates Company position and serves as primary representative in dealing with the customer and related contractors regarding program matters.
• Assures that properly coordinated and timely responses are provided to all queries received by the Company in regards to assigned programs.
• Established and maintains strong business relationships with customers to establish trust between companies, manage expectations, and identify follow-on business opportunities.
• Communicates program progress and deviations to all level of Leaders and to applicable functional departments; recommends/implements corrective action as necessary.
• Requests amendments to or extensions of contracts via Contracts staff.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete contract and proposal files.

MINIMUM:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field.
• Minimum eight (8)+ years’ experience in program management with a concentration in the electronics/communications industry supporting U.S. DOD or foreign military governments.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's Degree and eleven (11)+ years' experience in a technical, business, or financial discipline with professional level courses in contract administration.
• Aerospace and/or defense industry experience.
• Experience in Technology Development Programs, manufacturing technical products, and/or RF/Microwave Products.
• PMP Certification.
• Experience as a key advisor and managing program(s) that reflect moderate risk and complexity or deputy responsibility for a large complex program.
• Experience managing program(s) that reflect moderate risk and complexity or deputy responsibility for large complex program(s).

“This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM.) Non-U.S. citizens are not eligible for clearance processing for this role. All applications are reviewed in compliance with national security requirements.”​

BENEFITS

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

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POSTING TIMELINE

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.