Program Manager

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced mission-focused Program Manager with a strong military background and demonstrated experience in information technology systems supporting space and missile systems. You will partner closely with our government customer while leading large diverse and distributed teams in a committed culture of support to a 24/7/365 military operation.

As a Program Manager with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to manage operations in Hunstville AL and Colorado Springs CO to:

• Provide guidance control and oversight of contract activities and resources with a goal of total accountability accuracy disclosure control forecasting
• Provide for the overall management of product quality contract personnel cost-based control activities safety and security
• Develop and deliver program performance data and required deliverables
• Establish key performance metrics
• Manage the collection evaluation and reporting of program objectives and outcomes using defined metrics and customer feedback
• Support recruiting and retention efforts career development and skill assessment for all program personnel
• Support risk identification management and mitigation
• Develop and maintain safety programs in compliance with federal regulations

• 8 years in Program Management of DoD programs. This includes managing cost schedule and performance of large multi-disciplinary IT Programs inclusive of IT operations cybersecurity infrastructure facilities systems and program management.
• Prior service and/or operational experience in managing Information Technology Systems supporting missile warning/tracking C2 space and missile defense or battle management systems
• Experience managing DoW contracts and interacting with Government/DoW stakeholders. (e.g. KO COR ACOR) in multiple geographical areas. Experience managing multiple subcontractors performance.
• Experience supporting missile warning space and missile defense C2 systems 24/7 ops environments acquisition lifecycle.
• Success operating as a trusted partner to government and the ability to co-message issues/solutions to senior officers/officials.
• Understanding of the military watch floor culture creating a collaborative environment for diverse teams a customer-centric approach to operations.
• Collaborative mission-aligned focused on leading a team to measurable beneficial results
• Active TS/SCI
• PMP certified
• Bachelors degree with a technical or management focus; masters degree in business preferred
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance