Program Support Specialist – Help Power the Future of Aerospace
Location: Fairfield, CA | Type: Full-Time, Consultant (6-Month Contract) | Pay Rate: $65.31/hour | Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week

Fuel Aerospace Innovation with Precision, Purpose, and Collaboration

PDS Tech Commercial is looking for a highly capable Program Support Specialist to join our team supporting a leading aerospace manufacturer in Fairfield, CA. In this critical role, you’ll work side-by-side with program leadership to ensure seamless execution of aerospace programs—from development through delivery. You’ll serve as the connective tissue across engineering, operations, finance, and logistics, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

If you’re detail-obsessed, Excel-savvy, and ready to step into a high-impact, cross-functional environment, this is your chance to make a real difference in the future of aerospace systems.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
 

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Program Support Specialist, you’ll act as the right hand to the Value Stream Leader (VSL), helping drive program excellence from start to finish. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting program execution teams with financial tracking, risk management, subcontract coordination, and schedule support

• Managing internal and external communication to ensure alignment across operations, engineering, and customer stakeholders

• Tracking key contract deliverables (CDRLs) and assisting in execution reporting and performance metrics

• Providing insight into supply chain status, sales forecasts, and factory readiness

• Maintaining Excel-based dashboards and reports to support real-time decision-making

• Assisting with Last Time Buy management and obsolescence tracking

• Coordinating cross-departmental inputs to ensure timely delivery of products and services

• Serving as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders, including procurement agents and engineering teams

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience (program coordination, operations, business, or technical fields)

• OR 6+ years of relevant work experience without a degree

1. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, reporting)

2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

   Preferred Qualifications:

   • SAP experience with sales order execution, hardware delivery, and repair tracking

   • Experience working with international business processes or global trade compliance

   • Familiarity with risk management practices and customer support processes

   • Prior exposure to demand planning, sales forecasting, or program scheduling

   • Understanding of program management systems and coordination of cross-functional teams

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   Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

   We connect skilled professionals with high-impact aerospace, defense, and engineering opportunities. When you join us, you become part of a trusted team committed to precision, performance, and progress.

   What You Can Expect:

   • Competitive pay at $67.45/hour

   • Work-life balance with standard weekday hours

   • A mission-driven culture where your contributions shape critical aerospace systems

   • Opportunity to grow your career with exposure to program management, engineering, logistics, and more

   • A collaborative, inclusive environment that values your voice and expertise

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   Take the Next Step in Your Aerospace Career

   If you’re ready to bring your organizational skills, business insight, and technical curiosity to one of the world’s most dynamic industries, apply today and help us support programs that make a difference in the skies—and beyond.

    

   
   
    

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