Program Manager

Overview

Design West Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of cutting-edge aerospace and military technologies. With a commitment to excellence and innovation we specialize in designing manufacturing and delivering high-performance solutions for our clients worldwide. Our team comprises passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace and defense.

Design West Technologies (DWT) is a small business non-traditional aerospace and defense contractor that specializes in researching developing and manufacturing critical capabilities in support of national defense requirements. DWT is vertically integrated from research and development (R&D) to final assembly and testing offering a unique combination of electrical chemical and mechanical product development for U.S. aerospace and defense applications.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager (PM) to join our DWT Research division located in Tustin California. We are looking for someone with drive talent leadership and experience in standing up and managing complex aerospace and defense programs from contract award to contract closeout. The PM serves as the primary customer-facing interface and owns profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for the assigned programs and reports directly to the divisions Vice President.

• Full lifecycle management of DWTs programs from capture/proposal through design development production sustainment and close-out.
• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and manage cross-functional teams (business development engineering supply chain manufacturing quality and finance).
• Serve as primary point of contract for the Contracting Officer DCMA DCAA and other government stakeholders.
• Manage program budget forecast and financial performance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS ITAR/EAR cybersecurity (CMMC)/NIST 800-171) and classified program security requirements where applicable.
• Identify assess mitigate and report program risks and opportunities.
• Negotiate contract changes Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) and claims.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) for client review and approval.
• Drive affordability initiatives cost-reduction efforts and supply-chain performance.
• Prepare and present internal and external program reviews.

• 5 years of progressive program/project management experience in defense aerospace or government contracting.
• Proven P&L experience on aerospace and defense contracts.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Expert-level knowledge of EVMS IMIS/IMP risk management and the Department of War (DoW) acquisition processes.
• Experience with DoW major program areas and functions (force protection fires movement and maneuver command & control and information) across multi-domains (air land and maritime).
• Familiarity with emerging offensive and defensive autonomous platforms.
• Prior military service or experience as a government Contracting Officer a plus.
• Strong negotiation briefing and executive communication skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC).

• Must be a U.S. citizen and obtain/hold/maintain a DoW security clearance at the level required by the program (typically Secret).

• Bachelors degree (Engineering Business or technical field preferred);
  Masters/MBA a plus.

Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of aerospace and defense technology! If you have the skills experience and passion to excel in this role we encourage you to apply.

Design West Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.