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Hermeus · 6 hours ago

Mission Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $195K/yr

6+ years exp

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. They are seeking a highly motivated Mission Manager who will own customer relationships, ensure timely contract execution, and connect technical teams with customers while delivering capabilities to the warfighter.

AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own customer relationships and ensure on-time and on-budget contract execution and delivery

Develop and leverage contracted customer relationships to grow existing product offerings and identify potential new solution

Work directly with product, engineering, sales, and logistics to deliver and develop products and capabilities for Hermeus customers

Partner with the security team to ensure all relevant and appropriate security protocols and procedures are in place to execute work. This includes document management and storage, read-ons for relevant team members, program protection planning etc

Write and negotiate contract mods (according to FAR/DFAR/OTA regulations) and extensions for contracted work, while also identifying and coordinating with product and growth teams on areas for product expansion

Own the delivery and quality control of all contracted deliverables for an engagement and coordinate across all business functions in support of deliverables

Serve as the voice of the customer to ensure we’re building what the customer needs before they know they need it

Understand Hermeus core value proposition and serve as a critical voice in market to differentiate Hermeus offerings from the competition

Support the drafting and delivery of RFIs and white papers as necessary

Coordinate with product, Advanced Development, and growth teams on schedule development and resourcing based on proposal scope

Assist finance team with proposal pricing and the proposal team with overall proposal execution

Support product, growth, and Advanced Development in drafting statements of work and support the development of proposals that will transition into customer contracts

Qualification

Contract ManagementProgram ManagementDoD ContractsTechnical AptitudeFAR/DFAR/OTA NegotiationsStrategic ThinkingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOwner MindsetCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Strong technical aptitude: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a STEM related field preferred

Minimum of 6+ years of experience in contract, account, or program management in the aerospace and defense industry

Proven track record of successfully managing and executing DoD contracts

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence people through both formal and informal constructs and in situations with lack of clarity across teams

Owner Mindset – Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for projects and outcomes with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Experience with FAR/DFAR/OTA type negotiations preferred clear communicator who can structure plans and make chaos into clarity

Must be able to drive cross-functional outcomes in fast paced organizations where decision making resides at the edge as much as possible

Strong understanding of contract management, contract modifications, and customer negotiations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with customers, internal engineer & test teams, and suppliers effectively

Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate market trends and drive product innovation

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance

Preferred

Minimum of 6+ years of experience in contract, account, or program management in the aerospace and defense industry. Aviation, or technical, product focus strongly preferred

Proven track record of successfully managing and executing DoD contracts with experience in airborne systems

TS/SCI clearance