Associate Program Manager

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure programs meet the customer schedule and budgeted profit.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs final job review and resolves ongoing technical contractual job requirements (schedule, technical requirements, and budget).
• Responsible for program budget, schedule, monitoring, and completion of goals and milestones in accordance with approved plans.
• Establishes program organization and structure and priorities (resource management, scheduling, staff).
• Maintains on-going communication with customers to accomplish program goals.
• Reviews and approves waivers, deviations prior to submittal to customer.
• Creates and manages program schedules.
• Communicates program status to rest of organization.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Experience And Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2-year college/university education (engineering or technical degree), or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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