PROGRAM MANAGER

Description

For 40 years, Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI) has provided quality flight training devices to the US Military. ASI has successfully built numerous training systems with a primary focus on aircrew and maintenance training systems. Our current programs include, but are not limited to, the B-1 Training Systems (Air Force), E-2D Training Systems (Navy), CH-53E Training Devices (USMC), and IMOMS (Coast Guard). To learn more about ASI visit Aero Simulation | Products and Services for Commercial and Military Training. To learn more about this opportunity, keep reading!

Before we tell you more about the position, we want to tell you why you want a career at ASI! While your work contributes to ASI’s mission, ASI supports you and your family! ASI has one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry. We offer everything from a flexible work schedule to comprehensive medical, life, and voluntary coverage options. Some benefits such as work schedule and bonuses depend on position.

• Employee Stock Ownership
• Flexible Work Schedules – 9/80 work schedule from day one!
• Competitive Salary!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Off Time – Increases with years of service
• Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave and Military Leave
• 401(k) - Company Match
• Year End Shutdown – Enjoy holiday time with family during our company paid year end shutdown
• Medical Insurance – ASI pays 100% of Employee premiums plus either spouse or family premiums
• Dental Insurance – ASI pays 100% of Employee premiums
• Vision Insurance – Optional (Employee Paid)
• Long Term Disability – ASI pays 100% Employee premiums
• Short Term Disability – Optional (Employee Paid)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Telework/Work From Home
• Professional Development: Multiple opportunities for personal and professional development through internal training & certification programs and unlimited access to online learning opportunities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program/Project Manager is primarily responsible to ensure that all contractual requirements are met on schedule and within budget for his/ her assigned programs. This will include profit and loss responsibility for the assigned projects. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as the primary point of contact for the customers of their assigned programs. 

2. Leads the planning and execution of assigned programs, including monitoring and control activities to ensure performance matches plans. 

3. Serves as the lead in efforts to identify risks and opportunities to their programs and to develop and implement plans to avoid or realize them, respectively. 

4. Provide guidance to the organization’s assigned Program Administrator(s)

5. May participate in proposal development, as well as other tasks assigned by the Director of Programs. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY - 0 TO 3 Years

MID – 3 to 7 Years

SENIOR – 7 Years

1. Experience managing defense programs valued at $2.0M or greater.

2. Experience in the management of programs requiring Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and techniques.

3. Experience identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle.

4. Experience clearly communicate program status, issues, risks, opportunities and plans to internal senior management

5. Strong Microsoft Project and Office skills.

6. Experience managing software development activities is desired.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Strong analytical problem-solving skills.

2. Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.

3. Ability to adapt communication style and messaging to different audiences.

4. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed appropriately.

5. Ability to work in a project-oriented, fast paced environment to meet deadlines in both collaborative settings and independently.

6. Proficiency in common business software (Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Visio, SharePoint).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in business, project management, engineering or similar field 

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. Due to contractual requirements must be a United States Citizen

2. Must be able to pass an initial background check.

3. Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense security clearance. Employee/selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information (as required)

4. Travel (CONUS and/or OCONUS) is required to support on-site integration, testing, and acceptance which may include extended periods at customer locations.

5. ASI is a Drug Free Workplace where applicants and employees are required to successfully pass pre-employment and Random drug testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

2. Must be able to perform normal office duties (sitting for long periods at a desk or while attending meetings).

3. Must be able to travel CONUS/OCONUS via multiple types of transportation to include car and airplane.

4. Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator.

5. Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Work is primarily performed in an office environment consisting of offices and cubicles with low to moderate noise and bright or dim lighting.

2. The work is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.

3. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as external customers.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The following policies apply to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Candidate Reasonable Accommodation

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify Aero simulation, Inc. by e-mail at jobs@aerosimulation.com or by calling directly at 813-867-4447.

ADA Policy

It is the policy of ASI to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its Amendments. ASI will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. ASI also will make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with handicaps, disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made are not an undue hardship for ASI.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ASI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic/civil partnership or marital status, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive for everyone to be valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.