Program Specialist

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