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Program Manager

C5ISR (Gichner Systems Group, Inc.)
Dallastown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure programs meet the customeris scope and schedule expectations, as well as company budgeted profit. This position will manage multiple programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs final job review and resolves ongoing technical and contractual job requirements (schedule, technical requirements, and budget).
  • Responsible for program budget, schedule, monitoring, and completion of goals and milestones in accordance with approved plans.
  • Establishes Program organization structure and priorities (resource management, scheduling, staff).
  • Coordinates internal functions to ensure all required tasks are being completed.
  • Maintains ongoing communication with customers to accomplish program goals.
  • Ability to investigate an issue, develop a solution, and communicate path forward clearly.
  • Reviews and approves waiver deviations prior to submittal to customer.
  • Reviews PDR/CDR presentations.
  • Creates sub-contract work breakdown structure.
  • Creates master milestone schedule.
  • Communicates program status to the rest of the organization.

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.


Keyword: DoD, Manufacturing, Contract Management
Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
  • Familiarity with multiple functions within an organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • BS/BA degree in engineering or technical discipline or equivalent experience (4 years).
  • 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in a leadership role on a Department of Defense program, either in an engineering or program management capacity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Office environment.
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
  • Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

From: Kratos Defense
Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.


All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

 

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