Program Manager, Defense Contracts

The role

The Program Manager, Defense Contracts leads government and defense programs from opportunity review through contract execution and customer delivery. This role coordinates internal teams and external partners to manage scope, schedule, cost, risks, and deliverables.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional planning and execution of government and military programs.
• Translate solicitations and contracts into requirements, work plans, and schedules.
• Build and maintain integrated program schedules and track milestones.
• Coordinate technical and operational work to align with system designs.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned programs.
• Lead regular internal and customer program reviews.
• Develop program spend forecasts and track actual costs with Finance.
• Work with customers and suppliers to resolve delivery issues.
• Lead the writing, editing, and submission of government proposals.
• Coordinate DCAA audit activities and manage PIEE workflows.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in government program or project management, government contract execution, proposal development, or a related role
• Strong program management skills
• Clear, concise writing and communication skills
• Technical aptitude
• Familiarity with government contracting
• Experience with program management tools and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, internal teams, suppliers, and external partners
• Experience with high-voltage systems and associated safety protocols

Nice to have

• Experience with government compliance, reporting, or audit activities
• Experience in a technology environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Benefits

• Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
• Dental Plans, with buy-up option
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k/Roth 401k
• Voluntary Accident Plans
• Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
• Hospital Indemnity Plan

Before you apply

• We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this role at this time.

About the company

Hyliion develops distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources. The company is committed to creating innovative solutions for clean, flexible and affordable electricity production.