Technical Program Manager

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Overview

At Defense Technology, we routinely bid and win large military or international contracts to develop, manufacture, and deliver various less lethal products and ammunition. In order to seamlessly execute contracts once they are won, we are seeking a highly skilled individual with experience managing and executing technical contracts. The candidate must be hands-on in every stage of the contract lifecycle, from execution planning to First Article/Lot Acceptance testing through production, with the ability to lead a team to complete contract milestones. Experience with Department of Defense contracts and procurement, Performance Specifications, non-conformances and corrective action plans, and the Engineering Change and Request for Deviation processes are a plus.

Objectives of this role

• Draft, execute and manage the entire contract lifecycle, from award to close-out

• Coordinate military testing iterations and the associated planning, documentation, and reporting

• Perform periodic reviews of the contracts in place and provide resolution services whenever a situation arises
• Modifying and maintaining equipment and weapon platforms needed to complete testing
• Handle configuration management for the contract

Responsibilities

• Draft, monitor and review contracts across various verticals and scales
• Provide essential contract management services, by resolving conflicts, providing legal advice and renewing and redrafting contracts
• Supervise the performance of the contract and work towards compliance with the terms and conditions mentioned in it
• Prepare reports and documentation on the contract performance and run them by the senior contract manager (if any)
• Update and revise contracts as per the dynamic national legal regulations
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on the status of the contracts

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (science, engineering, or technical) or equivalent experience
• Experience with Department of Defense (or similar) contract execution
• Prior experience working as a contract manager or a related job role
• Ability to track important contract dates and milestones
• Effectively interfaces with Government or Customer inspectors
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Accuracy and high attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office software
• Ability to multi-task
• Cultivating engagement of workforce

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Experience with technical project management
• Experience with test instrumentation, technical specifications, and technical data packages
• Knowledge of configuration management systems
• Working knowledge of project management systems or software (MS Project)
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Experience working with Confidential Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Responds to requests from internal departments and makes sure all contracts are drafted and executed promptly and correctly.
• Develops strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and seniority levels.

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

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All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.