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nLIGHT, Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Senior Program Manager - Defense

Camas, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for various applications, including aerospace and defense. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for driving critical products, managing teams, and ensuring successful project execution while building customer relationships and monitoring performance metrics.

ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program, or multiple programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines

Lead the negotiation of contract and contract changes, change orders, and preparation of proposals/business plans; performance of Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications; and performance to operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract

Track program/project against its schedule and budget, and against phase review objectives

Lead and support proposal efforts

Own and manage customer satisfaction

Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance

Experience in building customer relationships, leading customer interactions and discussions of a technical and/or strategic nature, preferred

Create process and tools for PM Excellence

Qualification

Program ManagementElectro-optical technical backgroundDOD project experienceRisk managementRevenue forecastingSubcontractor managementEarned Value experienceGovernment contractual knowledgeProficient in MS OfficeCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 10 years' experience in Program Management

Minimum BS in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related degree

Knowledge of Government contractual terms and major contract types; CPFF, FFP, T&M

Knowledge of ITAR, EAR and related U.S. regulations

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

Must be willing to travel up to 15%

Self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills

Responsible for driving critical products for aerospace and defense

Developing and managing teams

Creating and monitoring key performance metrics

Building and strengthening customer relationships

Successful project execution against an AOP

DOD project experience with risk management, revenue forecasting, tracking funding and billing, subcontractor management, follow on proposals, meeting coordination (internal and external), and regular up-reporting on program performance

Preferred

MBA or MS

Experience in building customer relationships, leading customer interactions and discussions of a technical and/or strategic nature

Earned Value experience on mid to large DOD programs

Benefits

Target Cash Bonus of 5-8% of earned wages, dependent upon level

Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants

4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year

10 paid Holidays

Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty

Tuition Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Company

nLIGHT, Inc.

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications.

Founded in 2000

Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

1001-5000 employees