Comtech Satellite and Space is a leading supplier of communications equipment with a focus on satellite bandwidth efficiency and link optimization. Our high-performance satellite communications ground equipment is deployed globally to support mission-critical and demanding applications for government, mobile backhaul, premium enterprise, and mobility.
Position Summary
Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met. “Lead all meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close)” Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid and proposal activities. This position will be part of modems and amplifiers organization of Comtech for either government and commercial customers programs and will report into the Director of Program Management for the division.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
Lead all meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close)
Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid and proposal activities
Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities. Insure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals
Actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development
Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations. While representing Company’s interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to
Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services. Report program status to senior management on a monthly basis
Formally identifies, assesses, monitors and mitigates risk throughout the program life cycle. Obtains management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost and schedule objectives
Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident. Seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise.
Perform variance analyses of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system)
Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution. Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer. Coordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations.
Assure that conduct of contract requirements is executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e.: federal acquisition regulations)
Provide leadership to program team. Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict.
Manage Internal Research and Development projects that may be independent or part of a co-development with customer funded R&D projects.
Assure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied, and program documentation is properly recorded.
Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators.
Develop and execute program corrective action strategies
Develop and understand principles of program planning (i.e. developing a Bill of Materials and Basis of Estimate)
Understand lean and process improvement principles (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)
Understand cash flow management principles
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Required Education, Experience and Skills
Engineering or business degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with technical products
Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
Solid leadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”
Experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include: proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
Excellent customer interface skills
Solid problem solving skills
Excellent presentation skills
Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control
Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs as a prime or sub-contractor to a domestic or foreign military organization
Excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills
Must have a portfolio of programs in which financial objectives (profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings) were achieved
Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU level 3)
Prefer experience with turnaround programs in which recovery was successful
Experienced use of project management tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Teams. Etc.)
Ability to acquire and maintain DoD clearance if required.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
