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Leads technical oversight of Aerojet’s propulsion subcontract, serving as the program’s primary engineering contact. Aligns supplier activities with program baselines, develops statements of work and proposal content, evaluates technical proposals, approves deliverables, tracks technical goals, manages execution risks, and coordinates cross-functional engineering teams. The role requires substantial travel among Roy, Huntsville, Manhattan Beach, and other locations, along with active DoD Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret and SAP/PAR access.

Supports Earned Value Management System activities for major subcontracts and general procurement. Prepares month-end reports, develops estimates at completion, maintains cost and schedule baselines, performs variance and material data analysis, supports budgets and financial forecasts, and assists control account managers with performance measurement, recovery plans, audits, and reviews.

Designs and analyzes mission planning and decision-support systems for Agile software development. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, interface definition, system architecture, trade studies, engineering documentation, user stories, acceptance criteria, UI/UX collaboration, design reviews, and technical problem solving. The role requires working with software teams and supporting customer-driven capabilities while managing engineering, schedule, cost, and risk constraints.

Administers government contracts by supporting proposals, negotiations, contract execution, compliance, modifications, risk reviews, customer relationships, and contract data maintenance. Collaborates with program management, technical, finance, supply chain, and security teams. The role requires knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations, defense or aerospace contracting experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. This is a 100% onsite position with 10% travel.

Lead and perform program audits of financial, schedule, and supplier management areas using EVMS/EAC analysis, data analytics, and ERP/PM tools; travel up to 50% and prepare audit deliverables while ensuring compliance with policies and contracts.

Supports defense programs by establishing and maintaining cost and schedule control systems under EVMS requirements. Responsibilities include spend plans, Estimates at Complete, baseline management, variance analysis, funding and cash forecasting, actuals reconciliation, financial reporting, CDRL deliverables, and assisting Control Account Managers with WBS, earned value methodologies, performance measurement, and recovery plans. The role is full-time onsite in Manhattan Beach, California, and requires security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Administer SharePoint and Windows systems supporting classified government contracts. Maintain multi-user systems, accounts, documentation, software, storage, performance, security compliance, and technical procedures. Develop solutions, prepare regulatory security documentation, coordinate with engineering and infrastructure teams, and support Microsoft 365, Power Platform, PowerShell, SQL Server, and SharePoint workflows. The role requires on-site work, occasional travel, equipment handling, and after-hours or weekend support as needed.

Administer and support backend enterprise and cybersecurity applications across Windows and Linux environments. Configure, deploy, patch, upgrade, monitor, secure, and troubleshoot application services, databases, messaging platforms, Atlassian tools, licensing systems, and cyber platforms. Manage integrations with Active Directory, DNS, PKI, networks, and security tools; implement hardening and STIGs; analyze logs; maintain documentation and baselines; execute change control; and provide ticket-based, after-hours support in a classified environment.

Lead strategic business development and capture campaigns for national security space and ISR satellite portfolios. Build relationships with intelligence-community acquisition customers, shape future RF and advanced payload requirements, translate technical capabilities into winning proposals, manage growth pipelines, and oversee NCTA, B&P, and IRAD budgets. Lead large proposal teams and executive-level customer briefings while aligning technical roadmaps with mission needs.

Manages business unit operations, business rhythms, NCTA and capital project portfolios, financial planning, executive reporting, strategic analysis, and transformation initiatives. Coordinates cross-functional teams, tracks schedules, budgets, risks, and performance, develops dashboards and briefings, supports annual operating plans, and provides decision-ready recommendations to senior leadership.