Program Manager V

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary

Program Managers are responsible to plan and manage programs relative to attaining cost, schedule, and performance goals. Interface with customers (both internal and external) to communicate requirements such that all parties are working together to achieve the program goals.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provide key technical and programmatic insight to Vice President of Programs and Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage the cost, schedule and requirements of assigned programs.
• Responsible for P&L performance of program.
• Manage program lifecycle: development, engineering, manufacturing & end-of-life.
• Manage customer relationships: voice of the customer (VOC).
• Negotiate key issues with the customer, both financial and program based.
• Working knowledge of risk/opportunity management and defense contract types
• Identify growth opportunities within current programs.
• Develop bid strategy and coordinate bid efforts.
• Expertise in creating, analyzing data and performance metrics to support program decisions
• Analyze financial information relative to bids and program progress.
• Support BDM in customer pursuit and lead generation.
• Key liaison between company and internal/external customers.
• Prepare and supply information for annual sales plans and budgets.
• Travel to support customer and program meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Business, Project Management, or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience managing government programs.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to acquire a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of the Defense acquisition and budget process.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, when required.

In addition, demonstrated capabilities in the following areas will support success in this role:

Critical responsibilities to include:

• Apply principles of earned value management methods and tools to assess a programs' health including the establishment of an integrated baseline.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of program documentation, requirements, expectations and deliverables, i.e. the RFP, proposal, contract, SOW, assumptions, constraints and CDRLs.
• Ensure Work Breakdown Structures are created and maintained for each assigned program.
• Ensure program schedules are created, monitored and have weekly status updates.
• Adhere to applicable ITAR, TINA, FAR, Export Compliance, EMD, Safety, and Security requirements.
• Apply risk management techniques including mitigation plans and steps to minimize cost, schedule and performance impacts and assess the feasibility of alternative investment approaches.
• Monitor performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor product quality, design and technology to ensure consistency with contractual requirements.

Additional experience to include:

• Functional/Technical skills in RF communications systems, Command and Control systems, computers and related applications.

PMI PMP certification desired!

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel/Physical Requirements

• Domestic and International travel required.
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs.

Healthcare

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8%, plus a 1% company contribution.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.

Additional Benefits.

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:
  • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
  • 4/10s
  • 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options.
• Voluntary Tricare supplement available for military retirees.
• Prescription safety eyewear program.

These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Disclaimer

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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Client-provided location(s): DeLand, FL

Job ID: Sparton-8a78839e9a5b2fee019a5be3db961189

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-07T19:53:09