Workforce Programs Manager

The role

The Workforce Programs Manager owns the end-to-end scoping of workforce for new programs. This person translates statements of work into labor models, headcount plans, and training strategies.

What you will do

• Scope workforce requirements during program pursuit
• Translate statements of work and contract terms into executable workforce plans
• Build labor models and headcount plans for new programs and capability expansions
• Own the workforce-cost view of a program
• Design training and certification strategies for new capabilities
• Map external certification and audit requirements into training plans
• Determine whether workforce needs are met by building internally or sourcing through partners
• Manage institutional partnerships with community colleges, trade schools, and universities
• Represent Hadrian in partner negotiations and MOU development
• Provide forward-looking inputs to the Workforce Development organization

Required qualifications

• 7+ years in workforce planning, labor modeling, program management, or business development
• Experience translating program or contract requirements into operational workforce plans
• Background in or strong familiarity with manufacturing, defense, or government contracting environments
• Track record of building headcount or labor models for new programs or capability expansions
• Experience in customer-facing or federal program work
• Ability to interpret a government SOW and present a workforce plan to a customer
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Workforce Development, Public Policy, or a related field; equivalent experience considered

Nice to have

• Advanced degree
• Defense business development or proposal development experience with a workforce or labor component
• Familiarity with NAVSEA, SUBSAFE, or similar regulated certification and audit frameworks
• Experience standing up training programs in regulated manufacturing environments
• Background in advanced or precision manufacturing
• Experience with workforce development grants, government funding programs, or public-private partnerships
• Familiarity with community college systems and dual-enrollment or early college program design

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

Before you apply

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. D

About the company

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America by combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing.