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<div>The Program Manager will be responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership to execute all aspects of a demonstrator aircraft design-build-test program. Inclusive is leading initiatives related to process optimization, cost reduction, and quality control execution commitments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in managing complete aircraft design cycles and builds, a proven track record of successful leadership, and a deep understanding and experience with leading a demonstrator aircraft build. The ideal candidate is equal parts technically and programmatically sophisticated.
Category: Program Management
Location: Mojave, CA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching
Summary:
Founded in 1982 by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is an aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-plus year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<div><ul><li>
All aspects of the execution of a demonstrator aircraft build program, to include responsibility for the cost, schedule, and technical performance.</li><li>
Contract negotiations, change management, preparing proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, specifications, and financial terms/conditions for this contract.</li><li>
Acting as the primary internal contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with the customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.</li><li>
Interfacing with the customer on a regular basis.</li><li>
Establishing milestones and monitoring adherence to master plans and schedules, identifying program problems and obtaining solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.</li><li>
Directing the work of employees assigned to the program in the areas of technical design, manufacturing execution, and administrative support across a multitude of disciplines.</li></ul></div>
Education and Experience:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree with 10 years of aerospace, military, or other relevant industry experience OR a master&rsquo;s degree with 8 years of aerospace, military, or other relevant industry experience</li><li>
Minimum of 3 years&rsquo; leadership experience in a rapid prototyping environment.</li><li>
Demonstrated past performance in leading a cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and business management team across the lifecycle of the clean-sheet design-build-test of a demonstrator aircraft program.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams</li><li>
5 or more years of leadership experience in a prototype team environment</li><li>
Program management experience in a defense or production industry - Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Global Supply Chain, or Project Management</li><li>
Financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems</li><li>
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.</li><li>
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</li><li>
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance</li></ul>
Essential Job Functions:<ul><li>
Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach</li><li>
May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.</li><li>
Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)</li><li>
Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)</li><li>
Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time</li><li>
Ability to write for extended periods of time</li><li>
Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time</li><li>
May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.</li><li>
Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds</li><li>
Ability to converse and communicate information with others</li><li>
Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration</li><li>
Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily</li><li>
Must be able to read and understand SDS</li></ul></div>

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