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<p><em><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Title: </strong><strong>Sr. Specialist</strong><strong>, Program Management </strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Code: 37648</strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Location: </strong><strong>Camden, AR (preferred) or Huntsville, AL</strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Schedule: Various job schedules </strong></span></em></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced <strong>Sr. Specialist, Program Manager </strong>for the GEM-T (Patriot) solid rocket motor program. This role will be located at our Camden, AR or Huntsville AL facility. The GEM-T Program Manager will assist in leading all phases of programs: planning, execution, strategy, and management. PM drives program action to achieve business and financial objectives for orders, revenue, profit, and cash flow for the GEM-T SRM production program located in Camden, AR. Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated project areas working with a program product manager to achieve results. Acts as customer contact for program activities, leading review sessions with customers for assigned aspects of proposal development, negotiations, and execution. Assists in coordinating program support, production, and supply chain teams to ensure on time and on budget deliveries. Proposal lead for all follow-on production efforts and any additional funding required for capacity, tooling, maintenance, or obsolescence. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Responsible for management and contract performance of a program which includes multiple projects.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Leads internal and external IPTs assuring clear communication and planning across all functions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Manages and directs assigned program, which includes defining and understanding program scope, managing overall schedules and budget in accordance with applicable contractual and L3Harris policies. Ensures adherence to the customer Statement of Work/Technical Data Package.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Assures through the assigned program team that contract performance responsibility is properly delegated to performing organizations and outside suppliers.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develops and implements plans for follow-on production including proposal development, submittal, negotiation, and definitization.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provides guidance and assistance to the project team in meeting established schedules and to resolve complex technical or operations problems.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Responsible for effectively utilizing functional organizations to integrate research and development, production, quality assurance, test, production support, procurement, contractual and financial data.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Drive innovative solutions for program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Review potential contract scope changes and advise management and customers of impacts.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support capacity expansion to improve product deliveries.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with DoD contract execution and associated contract types.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Understanding of DPAS regulations per 15 CFR.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with the Earned Value Management System framework.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Extensive knowledge of manpower planning, forecasting, bids and proposals, milestone scheduling, PM tools, and financial management.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Understanding of material obsolescence per DMSMS SD-22 and associated OMRP documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Up to 25% business travel to other L3Harris and customer sites.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant program management experience; or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of related program management experience; or 10 years of prior related program management experience in lieu of a degree.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Demonstrated managerial level of leadership.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Significant proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) in developing plans, schedules, financial/manpower analyses, and review packages for customer and L3H Leadership. </span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </p> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">#LI-WN1</p>