Program Specialist - Confidential Jobs : Job Details

Job Summary:

The Project 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.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing key program pieces
• Interface with subcontractors to ensure subcontractor understand and are able to bid to Request for Proposal requirements
• Working in close coordination with Technical, Program, and Finance Teams to develop MIL-STD compliant WBS and allocate cost to Cost Account Managers
• Undertake other duties as determined by the Program Director or his/her delegate
• 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

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
• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain SECRET US Defense clearance.
• Knowledge of Military Standards and regulations
• Experience working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment
• Experience with engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry
• Applied working knowledge of Program planning and developing program management artifacts
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition
• Systems Engineering with a proven track record of product development throughout the entire product lifecycle
• 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 international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to speak German desired
• PMP Certification