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Program Specialist

Troy, MI 48084

Posted: 01/09/2025 Employment TypeŒ: Contract to Perm Industry: Engineering Job Number: KB73928919

Job Description

PROGRAM SPECIALIST
JOB SUMMARY:The Program Specialist is a key role within the program team, focused on developing the critical Statement of Works (SOW) for Subcontractors, developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Allocations, and the development of Basis of Estimates. Also critical is supporting the technical team in the development of Integrated Master Schedule and developing resource loaded schedules. Role is in direct support to the Program Management Team and Engineering teams developing critical Combat Vehicle systems.  If you have at least three years of experience working on Teams supporting large complex US Defense programs, and have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Engineering and/or commensurate years of experience, we’d like to learn more about your qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Program Specialist is a key supporting member of the Program Management Team responsible for developing key program artifacts
  • Interface with subcontractors to ensure subcontractors understand and can bid to Request for Proposal requirements
  • Working in close coordination with Technical, Program, and Finance Teams to develop MIL-STD compliant WBS and allocate costs to Cost Account Managers
  • Undertake other duties as determined by the Program Director or his/her delegate
 QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS Business Administration, BSc Engineering or commensurate years of experience
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in working on teams supporting large complex US Defense programs
  • Knowledge of Military Standards and regulations
  • Systems Engineering with a proven track record of product development throughout the entire product lifecycle
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing
  • Coordinate and develop subcontract SOW’s for subcontractors ensuring SOW’s and associated specifications, and attachments capture effort planned for subcontractors
  • Develop WBS dictionary with mapping to OBS and RAM
  • Assist Finance team in managing the development of Cost Volume
  • Support writing and managing the production of Basis of Estimates for OMFV program
  • Help Control and deliver a large-scale program, including financial expenditures
  • Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
  • Applied working knowledge of Program planning and developing program management artifacts
  • Experience with bid capture, contract negotiations and delivery planning
  • Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements
  • Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC organizations
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required
  • Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently
  • Currently holds or can obtain SECRET US Defense clearance
  • Experience working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment
  • Experience with engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry
  • Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing
  • Ability to speak German desired
  • PMP Certification preferred
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