Program Manager

Overview

Job Title:                          Program Manager

Location:                          Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code:              Q – Program Management & Operations (tech)

Function/Branch:          Project Management

Directorate:                      Modernization

Position Type:                  Regular, Full-Time                                    

Pay Type:                        Exempt

Grade:                                    L09 (QA0902)

Salary Range:                $98,000 - $144,800 / year

 Current TMAS Employees will receive first consideration for this position.  The selected candidate for this requisition may be required to occasionally work outside normal business hours. This position is deemed mission essential.

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to oversee the UAS program and provide robust relevant and efficient range and spaceport capabilities for our nation.

Job Summary

Serves as the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) and Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (CSUAS) Program Manager. As such, provide technical expertise, expert guidance and comprehensive advice to installation-level leadership on SUAS and C-SAUS readiness, training, risk management, and integrated defense capabilities. Administer all SUAS and C-SAUS software, databases, and maintain accountability of related equipment, certifications, and training. Manage SUAS and C-SUAS standards and evaluations program and provide readiness determinations for members.

Job Duties:

• Conducts long-term planning, workload management, functional/technical advice and guidance, and continuity of operations for SUAS and C-SUAS program.
• Performs as the SME for all assigned SUAS and CSUAS platforms, providing expert level knowledge of assigned systems, design, capabilities, and limiting factors as well as all matters involving modernization and programming of SUAS and C-SUAS.
• Builds and disseminates annual reports summarizing operations reportable to installation leadership, SecDef for Intelligence, and Senior Intelligence Oversight Official; ensures compliance with intelligence oversight directives and national airspace system agreements.
• Serves as liaison to installation integrated defense planning and integration.
• Validates mission readiness, ensures quality assurances for training & syllabus development, and administers standardization and evaluation program.  
• Maintains system compliance with FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization, Air Force and Space Force instructions.
• Establishes operational continuity, develops program-related operational instructions, guides, and historical documentation.
• Performs mission planning, debriefs, and synchronizes fiscal and calendar year requirements. Oversees labor and budget utilization, submits requests and justifications through appropriate channels.
• Manages all program software and equipment logistics, performs on-hand accountability and record keeping of program-related equipment.
• Responsible for developing operator training support material/courseware, such as operator guides, handouts, charts, graphs, computer-based training modules, training plans, training task lists, etc.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS. in Engineering or Aeronautics or another relevant engineering field from an accredited university program and at a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must currently possess or commit to obtain any requisite security/cybersecurity certifications within 6 months of hiring date.
• Current U.S. Citizenship is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• UAS operator experience
• Prior military experience, including evaluator and/or aircrew training experience
• Current TS/SCI clearance

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.  We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

 BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.