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AV · 1 week ago

Subcontract Program Manager - Space Technologies

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. They are seeking a Subcontract Program Manager to support programs within the Space Technologies Business Unit, responsible for overseeing the subcontracting process and ensuring performance aligns with program specifications.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementAerospace Industry ExperienceProject ManagementPMP CertificationNegotiation SkillsCommunicationLeadership SkillsProblem Solving

Required

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

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to listen, assimilate, evaluate, and summarize. Sound ability to communicate with the customer at all levels

Knowledge of the Project Lifecycle from requirements definition, proposal preparation and negotiation and project implementation through to completion

Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction