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Program Manager, Acquistion Support

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Job ID 18578
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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title:  Program Manager, Acquisition Support

Job Code:  18578

Job Location: Wright-Patterson AFB (Dayton, OH)

Schedule: Remote with onsite requirements at Customer site. Must live within reasonable proximity assigned location.

**This position is contingent upon award of the Phalanx Griffon contract.**

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

  • Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
  • Drives program execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
  • Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
  • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
  • Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
  • Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
  • Expands the product line with the customer.
  • Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
  • Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Qualifications: 

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Engineering background with experience in the following areas:
    • Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Process and Product Develoment (IPPD), Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, host quarterly Release planning Events (RPE), Work package alignment, direct integration efforts, host design reviews, risk management, Program Management Reviews (PMR), Develop Risk Management Framework (RMF), Host Support Equipment Working Groups (SEWG) and status updates regarding SE related contractul efforts. Experience with COMSEC.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Top Secret security clearance

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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