JOB TITLE: Program Manager
LOCATION: Santa Ana, CA
PAY RATE: $175,000-195,000/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (Full Time)

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Shift: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Manages full product lifecycle from development through production for complex commercial, military, and space component programs.

Manages and coordinates customer orders, engineering changes, change requests, and RFQs.

Maintains full financial ownership including tracking costs, forecasting, earned value analysis, and internal/external reporting.

Leads cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to achieve program milestones and resolve issues.

Ensures compliance with internal procedures, customer specifications, and regulatory standards including AS9100 and ITAR.

Drives accountability using KPIs, earned value metrics, and program reviews to monitor performance and course-correct.

Leads risk identification and mitigation planning to maintain program stability.

Coordinates timely delivery of hardware/software and contract data requirements.

Provides detailed reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and customers.

Supports new business proposals and assists with developing cost and technical narratives.

Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Minimum 10 years of program or project management experience in aerospace or defense with proven success managing complex aerospace or space-related programs through full product lifecycle.

Experience working with aerospace primes and Tier 1 customers such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SpaceX, or U.S. Department of Defense.

Strong technical understanding of aerospace product development including fabrication, composites, ducting systems, and mechanical assemblies.

Knowledge of AS9100D quality standards, ITAR/EAR compliance, and defense industry requirements.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams through development, prototyping, production, and delivery.

Skilled in coordinating with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering to meet customer requirements and resolve production issues.

Proficient in MRP/ERP systems to support material and production planning.

Advanced financial acumen with experience in cost analysis, scheduling, budgeting, and earned value management.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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