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Sr. Director of Programs

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Lead program; through the development, manufacturing, test, and operations lifecycle
  • Develop budget and schedules for managing the program
  • Responsible for cost, schedule, safety, and security
  • Make final decisions for the program that affects cost and/or schedule constraints
  • Work closely with our customer interfaces to ensure routine and appropriate communications and timely delivery of contract deliverables
  • Implement program management tools, as needed, to facilitate program execution
  • Work with vehicle program managers and procurement team to ensure subcontractors are delivering products on deadline and within budget
  • Evaluate risks and mitigation plans to determine adequacy and effectiveness
  • Contribute material for proposals to a variety of external customers
  • Contribute to the company business plan with forecasts of schedule, budget, and personnel
  • Regular and comprehensive communication to the VP, Programs & Operations
  • Travel, as needed, to support the company and program
  • Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

  • Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: aerospace program management, subcontracts and procurement, government contracts, personnel management, aircraft systems, aircraft operations, launch vehicle integration, ground systems
  • Experience with technical aerospace leadership, including working with subcontractors and government customers
  • Experience with prototype aircraft flight test
  • Experience with government flight test organizations, ranges, and licensing regulations
  • Experience with risk management tools and tracking techniques
  • Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to implement sound critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
  • Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred

  • Experience with US government agencies (customers and regulatory)
  • Experience with prototype aircraft manufacturing or low-rate production
  • Experience with air-launch programs
  • Launch vehicle and/or aircraft integration experience
  • Large transport category or military aircraft operations experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Required Computer Skills

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • MS Project
  • Project management tools

Education/experience/certifications

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS) or higher in a Business Management/Business Administration and/or Engineering discipline from an accredited institution and 20-plus years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Special remarks regarding work environment

  • Travel estimated to be approximately < 10%
  • Position is based in Mojave, CA

Benefits and our location:

  • $224,000-$310,000
  • Relocation eligible to local area Mojave, CA
  • 9/80 schedule
  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan up to the IRS annual limit
  • Tuition reimbursement

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located 95 miles north of Los Angeles. To outsiders it may seem like it is the middle-of-nowhere, but it offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California’s best attractions and landmarks. Hikers will find themselves within a 2-3 hours distance of some of the best state and national parks, including Yosemite and Sequoia in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Skiers will delight in being closely distanced to world-class resorts at Mammoth Mountain, Mountain High, and Big Bear. Beachgoers can find plenty of sand, sun, and sunsets at both Southern and Central California beaches like Ventura, Huntington, Santa Monica, and Pismo. The area also offers plenty of rural area for off-roading and horseback riding enthusiasts.

Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.

Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.

Applicants must be a US citizen or Green Card holder to be considered for this role.

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of aerospace OEM’s and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
The Structures Company, LLC

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