Category: Program Business Management

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: None

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching 

 

Summary:

Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 40-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Work closely with Contracts department, during contract award, to fully understand the contracted scope of work to be performed.Develop an earned value reporting process in order to meet program requirementsCollaborate with the Project Engineer and shop lead to generate and maintain a schedule, with clearly defined milestones; adjust the budget and schedule to reflect any contractual changesSupport the Project Engineer in monitoring and negotiating the engineering and shop staffing with regard to the right skills and number of people assigned to the projectProvide the Project Engineer and Management with a health visibility report at established intervals as required or requestedVerify (check and balance system) that the technical requirements of the contract are being fulfilled, and if not discuss with the Project Engineer and Management as requiredAdvise and assist the Program Business Analysts as neededManage resources for the implementation of project-related activitiesExcellent planning skills to include the ability to anticipate and prepare for challenges and obstaclesImprovise and re-baseline as neededTrack all expenditures, materials, subcontracts, etc., as requested by Management or required by the contract

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 6 years relevant experience or master’s degree and 4 years relevant experienceAbility to develop and analyze data, and present findings to customers and managementStrong analytical problem solving skills and ability to implement sound critical thinking skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and ProjectProven success in leading and managing large, complex programs.Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

A current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to be cleared to SAP/SAR levelsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Essential Job Functions:

Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard) Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen) Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time Ability to write for extended periods of time Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds Ability to converse and communicate information with others Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily Must be able to read and understand SDS