Subcontract Program Manager - Space Technologies

Job Details

Description

AV has an immediate opening for a Subcontract Program Manager to support programs within Space Technologies Business Unit. AV provides a full suite of exquisite, space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in the most extreme environments space presents across GEO, MEO, LEO and Cislunar orbits. With hundreds of systems flying in space, our customers turn to AV when a mission can’t fail.

Responsibilities

• Lead effort to develop and maintain a consistent business rhythm with key subcontractors, ensuring that cost, schedule, and technical objectives are met.
• Oversee the end-to-end subcontracting process, including RFP activities, negotiations, awards, and performance management.
• Ensure subcontractor performance aligns with program specifications, including cost, schedule, quality.
• Manage and release deliverables, including Statements of Work (SOWs) and Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs).
• Lead programmatic and technical meetings with subcontractors and internal engineering teams, fostering clear communication and accountability.
• Identify, forecast, and resolve issues impacting subcontractor performance, ensuring continuous progress and delivery.
• Report project status and performance metrics to program leadership team and customers.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of relevant experience project or program management, and/or supply chain management such as procurement, subcontract administration, subcontract management and/or negotiation.
• Experience supporting or managing programs, and/or suppliers in aerospace industry.
• Ability to lead and direct the activities and resources within and across the organization.
• Knowledge of the Project Lifecycle from requirements definition, proposal preparation and negotiation and project implementation through to completion.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• 5 years experience in program management or supply chain within aerospace, defense, or other complex hardware system industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to listen, assimilate, evaluate, and summarize. Sound ability to communicate with the customer at all levels.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
  
  

Salary Range: $95K - $121K

• The BlueHalo pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
• Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.