Day & Zimmermann · 1 day ago
Program Manager II
Middletown, IA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $161K/yr
10+ years expAmerican Ordnance, a Day & Zimmermann company, is a trusted manufacturer of ammunition for the U.S. Military. As a Program Manager II, you will lead the development and production of high-quality ammunition, collaborating with government agencies and suppliers to ensure project success.
CommunitiesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredHiring Manager
Fantasia Jacobs-Fuller
Responsibilities
Leads and directs the engineering, management, development, sample production and planning for full rate production of a product line
Develops methods and processes for product development
Directs the integration of company activity with key technology partners to ensure the product conforms to performance specifications
Serves as primary point of contact for suppliers, vendors and internal service providers
Serves as primary point of contact with government representatives to facilitate product development and production
Oversees engineering, testing and production of sample products to be supplied to customer for testing and review
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or technical field required
10+ years of progressively complex experience in Government Procurement field with a minimum of four years management experience in procurement
May require US government secret clearance
Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant drivers license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant
Successful completion of background screening process
Proven leadership and experience in effectively directing and providing high-level oversight of program administration
Excellent customer service skills
Demonstrated experience in the interpretation of government contract requirements and the implementation of processes for product development
Responds promptly to customer needs; both internal and external
Maintains confidentiality
Listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions; Has excellent phone skills
Proficiency in Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, and other software programs is needed; Writes clearly and informatively
Strong financial skills to maintain budgets and project planning; Presents numerical data effectively
Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
Walking
Repetitive motion of any part of the body
Kneeling, crouching or crawling
Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
Feeling (e.g. perceiving an objects size, shape, texture, etc.)
Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
Hearing
Talking
Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time
Ability to read complex documents in the English language
Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
Ability to write complex documents in the English language
Capacity to express thoughts orally
Expertise in: EXCEL, WORD, CADD (Revit/Bentley)
Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Companys office or worksite
Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
Preferred
Masters desirable but not required
Great attitude and team player
Benefits
Medical/Rx
Dental and vision coverage
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks
Parental leave
Family leave
Other paid time off
Voluntary benefits
Discount programs to meet our employees individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members
Company
Day & Zimmermann
Day & Zimmermann specializes in construction & engineering, staffing, and defense solutions for corporations and governments.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Ritzel
SVP Finance and CFO
Michael Yoh
Executive Vice President
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