Jr. Program Manager

Aveox Incorporated is seeking a Jr. Program Manager who will serve as the point of contact to key military and commercial customers by scheduling the execution of integrated systems development programs. This individual will assist in managing contracts and major subcontracts. Proactively drives efficiencies throughout the lifetime of the program.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the schedule and cost management on programs managed
• Attends program and proposal Kick-off Meetings, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule
• Establishes and tracks metrics to monitor performance and progress.
• Works with multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization
• Act as a contact for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers.
• Establish program status reporting to anticipate and take corrective action in problem areas before they occur, with appropriate line organization.
• Identifies contingency plans in potential risk areas and determines path to resolve potential problems. Reports potential problems to senior department management.
• Ensure pertinent written records are maintained that document all agreements / commitments related to the project.
• Coordinates proposal responses both formal RFPs and informal inquiries.
• Works with Engineering to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor subcontract costs, schedules, and technical performance.
• Reviews all contractual documents for protection of company's contractual posture, satisfaction of specifications and requirements, and adherence to company policy.
• Respond to customer Requests for Quotations (RFQs) by compiling cost estimates and pricing recommendations, obtaining management approvals and sending quotations to customers.
• Provide guidance relative to the FAR/DFARS and its general application to business as well as specific application to issues, and opportunities of interest, to the sales team and other internal department personnel.
• Maintain contract templates and form agreements, manage and maintain contractual chronologies on all assigned programs.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Engineering or Business-related field
• 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in Commercial Aerospace Government Contract Administration desired
• Experience in working with the Defense and Aerospace customer community and in serving as contact to key military and commercial customer relationships is highly desirable
• Experience with customer communications, negotiations and proposal management
• Must be able to focused on schedule milestones and objectives.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations is desirable
• Fluency in MS Office Suite programs
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status as defined by ITAR

We offer the ideal candidate the opportunity to be part of a progressive organization along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested parties please email resume.