Day & Zimmermann · 5 hours ago
Program Manager
Middletown, IA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expAmerican Ordnance is a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, committed to delivering high-quality products. The Program Manager will lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure excellence in contract administration, production, and cost management while maintaining strong client relationships and resolving complex issues.
CommunitiesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredHiring Manager
Fantasia Jacobs-Fuller
Responsibilities
Coordinate with and enlist the assistance of other internal resources as necessary to affect the functions of contract administration, purchasing, production, cost control and analysis, reporting, etc. on established/awarded programs (proactive/planned activities)
Maintain strong customer commitment through regular communication to advise status of program and resolve issues
Respond and manage urgent contract/production/materials/supply chain/etc. issues as they arise in a timely and organized manor (reactive activities)
Develop proposals/pricing strategic paths to compete for and be awarded new contracts
Special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project, SAP and other software programs is needed
Respond promptly to customer needs; both internal and external
Maintains confidentiality
Experienced negotiator
Listen and get clarification; Responds well to questions
Communicate clearly and informatively verbally and in writing; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Technical Field
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance may be required
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
Great attitude and team player!
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
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
Minimum 2-4 years of management/leadership experience preferred
2-10+ years of experience in Government Procurement field preferred
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
Recent News
2026-01-07
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