About This Role

                                                                                                         

Who We Are:

CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense & security and civil aviation  by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balanceA work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safeFreedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisionsRecognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

CAE USA at Wright Patterson AFB, OH is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Manager to lead and manage a leading edge research, engineering design and development team. CAE USA is a leader in advanced simulation and training technology development and training systems support for domestic and international military training.

 

The Program Manager will join the Adaptive Technologies for Force Readiness (ATFR) leadership team to oversee operations, manage resource planning/forecasting, and contribute to the development of organizational strategy across various project/task orders, both internal and external. Will manage Projects Leads and Task Order Leads over a variety of Research and Development simulation testbeds at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, and various deployed sites, in support of the US Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Performance Wing.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This advanced-level program management position is responsible for managing highly complex and strategically essential proposals and programsDevelops contracts’ overarching vision and strategies to meet customers’ needs and address issues within bounds of the contractPromotes vision and implements strategies via mentorship, guidance and direction to contractor force and coordination with customerPerforms financial analysis including integration of financial planning and program/budget execution. Develops planning, programming, and budgeting documentation, including revised plans necessitated by development requirements or adverse budgetary decisions. Complete miscellaneous company program management requests for monthly, quarterly and annual overhead budget forecasts and reports.Prepare program development objectives and schedules for all phases of program development Responsible for managing assigned programs. Monitor and manage day-to-day progress of programsCoordinate and develop program plans including marketing and financialManage program's performance to the plans to include performance of subcontractorsParticipate in overall program management discipline evolution within the organizationExperience working with military customers and productsLead the production of viable cost proposals in response to customer demands and marketing trendsOn occasion, provide support for simulation products and services to produce FAR- and DFAR-compliant proposalsParticipate in key sales situations and negotiations for the programMay be responsible for marketing new technology or follow-on business acquisitionOversee program budgets and schedules to include subcontractorsMaintain communications and contacts to collect and analyze technical, financial, schedule, and sales information for current and future programsDevelop and maintain a prioritized list of customer and market requirements for support servicesExtensive knowledge of the manufacturing/ engineering market in flight simulation and trainingReview weekly labor actuals to verify labor charging accuracy for both CAE and subcontractorsCommunicate charging guidance and remaining tasks, hours, budget to ATFR management and staff Review and approve BOEs and ROMs for estimates on new projectsOwnership of resource forecasting in internal headcount/material forecasting/planning toolAuthor operations status charts and coordinate contractor management weekly team sync meetingsMeets with customer weekly to discuss project status and issues, manning, and funding requirementsMeets with key contractor team members (CAE and subcontractor) weekly to discuss project status and issues, manning, and funding requirementsManage and track new and future work to identify staffing assignments and needsEvaluates and suggests alternative or corrective actions on the project/task order under consideration, and on the overall utilization of resources.Participates in monthly Independent Project Reviews (IPR) providing leadership with program status and schedule/budget updates

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in technical field with demonstrated management experienceMinimum of four years’ experience in program/project management within the research and development environment.  Expert knowledge of program budget and schedule development and managementExperience managing the development of successful, highly-complex proposalsAble to communicate both verbally and in writing, with good interpersonal skills.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or member of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or Board of Directors.Advanced mathematical skills are required. Possess complex financial managerial skills to include budgetary and proposal activities.  A basic knowledge of accounting is mandatory. Possess complex financial managerial skills to include budgetary and proposal activities.Advanced analytical problem-solving skill is essential.Able to reason, plan, direct, and evaluate situations to make appropriate recommendations and take actions beneficial to the program and the company as a whole.  Will demonstrate leadership ability with complex reasoning and problem solving abilities.  Must display tact and self-discipline necessary to interface effectively with customers, vendors, and all levels of management, employees, and the general public.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS

PMP preferredPreferred candidate will possess at least a Master’s in Business Administration or Physical Science.  Prior military experience a plus.Familiarization of Modeling and Simulation systems a plus.Prefer candidates with current Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

 

Security Responsibilities 

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.  

Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. 

 

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. 

 

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. 

 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

Able to sit/stand in front of a computer for extended periods of timeAble to climb in/out of simulator cockpits occasionally

Who We Are:

CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense & security and civil aviation  by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balanceA work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safeFreedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisionsRecognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

CAE USA at Wright Patterson AFB, OH is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Manager to lead and manage a leading edge research, engineering design and development team. CAE USA is a leader in advanced simulation and training technology development and training systems support for domestic and international military training.

The Program Manager will join the Adaptive Technologies for Force Readiness (ATFR) leadership team to oversee operations, manage resource planning/forecasting, and contribute to the development of organizational strategy across various project/task orders, both internal and external. Will manage Projects Leads and Task Order Leads over a variety of Research and Development simulation testbeds at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, and various deployed sites, in support of the US Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Performance Wing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This advanced-level program management position is responsible for managing highly complex and strategically essential proposals and programsDevelops contracts’ overarching vision and strategies to meet customers’ needs and address issues within bounds of the contractPromotes vision and implements strategies via mentorship, guidance and direction to contractor force and coordination with customerPerforms financial analysis including integration of financial planning and program/budget execution. Develops planning, programming, and budgeting documentation, including revised plans necessitated by development requirements or adverse budgetary decisions. Complete miscellaneous company program management requests for monthly, quarterly and annual overhead budget forecasts and reports.Prepare program development objectives and schedules for all phases of program development Responsible for managing assigned programs. Monitor and manage day-to-day progress of programsCoordinate and develop program plans including marketing and financialManage program's performance to the plans to include performance of subcontractorsParticipate in overall program management discipline evolution within the organizationExperience working with military customers and productsLead the production of viable cost proposals in response to customer demands and marketing trendsOn occasion, provide support for simulation products and services to produce FAR- and DFAR-compliant proposalsParticipate in key sales situations and negotiations for the programMay be responsible for marketing new technology or follow-on business acquisitionOversee program budgets and schedules to include subcontractorsMaintain communications and contacts to collect and analyze technical, financial, schedule, and sales information for current and future programsDevelop and maintain a prioritized list of customer and market requirements for support servicesExtensive knowledge of the manufacturing/ engineering market in flight simulation and trainingReview weekly labor actuals to verify labor charging accuracy for both CAE and subcontractorsCommunicate charging guidance and remaining tasks, hours, budget to ATFR management and staff Review and approve BOEs and ROMs for estimates on new projectsOwnership of resource forecasting in internal headcount/material forecasting/planning toolAuthor operations status charts and coordinate contractor management weekly team sync meetingsMeets with customer weekly to discuss project status and issues, manning, and funding requirementsMeets with key contractor team members (CAE and subcontractor) weekly to discuss project status and issues, manning, and funding requirementsManage and track new and future work to identify staffing assignments and needsEvaluates and suggests alternative or corrective actions on the project/task order under consideration, and on the overall utilization of resources.Participates in monthly Independent Project Reviews (IPR) providing leadership with program status and schedule/budget updates

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in technical field with demonstrated management experienceMinimum of four years’ experience in program/project management within the research and development environment.  Expert knowledge of program budget and schedule development and managementExperience managing the development of successful, highly-complex proposalsAble to communicate both verbally and in writing, with good interpersonal skills.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or member of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or Board of Directors.Advanced mathematical skills are required. Possess complex financial managerial skills to include budgetary and proposal activities.  A basic knowledge of accounting is mandatory. Possess complex financial managerial skills to include budgetary and proposal activities.Advanced analytical problem-solving skill is essential.Able to reason, plan, direct, and evaluate situations to make appropriate recommendations and take actions beneficial to the program and the company as a whole.  Will demonstrate leadership ability with complex reasoning and problem solving abilities.  Must display tact and self-discipline necessary to interface effectively with customers, vendors, and all levels of management, employees, and the general public.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PREFERRED SKILLS

PMP preferredPreferred candidate will possess at least a Master’s in Business Administration or Physical Science.  Prior military experience a plus.Familiarization of Modeling and Simulation systems a plus.Prefer candidates with current Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Security Responsibilities 

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.  

 Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. 

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. 

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

Able to sit/stand in front of a computer for extended periods of timeAble to climb in/out of simulator cockpits occasionally

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. 

  

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com 

Position Type                       

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other  characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.