T 6 COMBS Program Manager

Job description

**Title:** T-6 COMBS Program Manager
**Location:** United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City
**Job Number:** 15055

**SUMMARY**

The T-6 COMBS Program Manager acts as single point of contact responsible for ensuring the successful standup and execution of all program activities.

This position determines, in conjunction with the Deputy Program Managers, overall support requirements, including facilities, personnel, safety, and maintenance.

The Program Manager directs and coordinates program activities designed to ensure effective and economical support.

This person manages the hiring process for program personnel in program locations.

The Program Manager will coordinate efforts with Defense teams, including, but not limited to, providing focus on reducing costs, meeting commitments, improving customer service, and enhancing the operational efficiency of the teams.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Reports to the General Manager of Government Programs
+ Responsible for overall management and performance of the contract IAW the PWS
+ Serves as the primary customer point for contact for the program
+ Ensures CDRL Management, Program Management Reviews - PMR , and associated staff functions, such as MIS/IT management, are completed
+ Identifies and achieves program cost targets and financial goals
+ Responsible for maintaining program staffing, training and safety requirements IAW the PWS and internal policies and procedures in coordination with the General Manager
+ Manages task priorities, short-notice suspense, operational constraints, and other potential impacts to maintain key performance requirements, and assumes total performance responsibility for work performed and data delivered
+ Oversees continuous improvement and standardization plans necessary to achieve program quality, delivery and cost targets at all program operating locations
+ Manages program subcontractors to ensure compliant completion of subcontract obligations
+ Anticipates problems and works to proactively mitigate them
+ Ensures tasks are completed within estimated time frames and budget constraints
+ Schedules and assigns duties to direct reports
+ Provides daily supervision and direction to staff
+ Monitors each task and keeps Government Programs leadership abreast of all problems and accomplishments
+ Anticipate problems related to operational areas and environmental and human factors, and then determine contingency requirements and solutions
+ Responsible for complying with all safety and health regulations: DoD security protocols, OSHA and all applicable local safety standards, reporting & record keeping
+ Travel is required
+ All other duties as assigned.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws
+ Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

**CORE COMPETENCIES**

+ Strategic Management
+ Organization & Optimization
+ Budget management
+ Talent management
+ Accountability
+ Building confidence & integrity

Qualifications:

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**

+ Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from four-year College or university; or fifteen (15) years related experience
+ Minimum of Fifteen (15) years of experience in aerospace logistics with exposure to both military and commercial operating environments
+ Extensive knowledge of Performance Based Logistics theory and practical application
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills
+ Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

**Desired**

+ Prior experience with United States Air Force or United States Navy logistics management
+ Experience with maintenance of T-6 Texan II aircraft
+ Knowledge of operations and leadership at Tinker Air Force base
+ Knowledge of T-6 COMBS contract

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT**

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.

Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 annually.

This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location.

In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.

AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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AAR is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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