AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced, mission-focused Program Manager with a strong military background, and demonstrated experience in air and missile defense operations. You will work closely to partner with our Government customer while leading large, diverse, and distributed team 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 do the following:

• 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.

• Prior service experience with operational with missile warning, missile tracking, C2, space and missile defense, or battle management systems
• 8+ years in Program Management of DoD programs, the willingness to obtain a PMP certification upon hire. Proven experience listening to and advocating for operator needs derived from operational experience.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree with a technical or management focus; master’s degree in business preferred.
• Active TS/SCI -  - U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance 

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $152,699 Yr. - USD $248,700/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.