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Job Title:

Program Manager - Military Aftermarket

Reporting To:

Management, General Management

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Torrance, CA

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is searching for a Program Manager - Military Aftermarket to be an integral part of our team, delivering highly complex electromechanical, mechanical, and hydro-mechanical components and systems for flight actuation applications to our Military Aftermarket customers. Reporting to our U.S. Air Force Sustainment - Business Unit Director. You will have a 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work option (3 days/week in the office) at our aerospace plant in Torrance, CA.

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft. We design and integrate FCAS systems for cutting edge aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the V280 Valor next generation tiltrotor Aircraft. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 24 countries.  Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life, inside and outside of work.

As the Program Manager in our military aftermarket group, you will manage all aspects of programs from contract award through end‑item delivery. This includes support to sales and proposal efforts through fact‑finding and negotiations.  You will typically be responsible for several programs and act as the single point of contact for customers. 

As a Program Manager, here’s what you’ll be working on: 

Develop program plans and schedules to ensure proper coordination between all program elements. Monitor the status of cost, schedule and task completion to ensure compliance with program plans. 

Assist in the preparation of proposals and change orders and support fact-finding and negotiations to ensure completeness from a program management viewpoint.

Coordinate with functional management to ensure the assignment of adequate program resources. 

Conduct effective day to day communications with the customer to resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner. 

Coordinate and manage all program activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements. 

Plan, coordinate, and manage the preparation of presentation materials for internal and customer meetings and reviews. Manage the conduct of such meetings and reviews. 

Prepare regular status reports, for management and the customer, which provide visibility for program issues and risks. 

Assist the Business Development and Marketing organizations in planning and developing new programs and follow on orders for existing programs. 

Here’s what you’ll need to bring with you: 

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or other technical/business discipline

Minimum 5 years of program/project management experience

Program management experience in the aerospace or defense industries

Due to federal contract obligations, must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)

10-20% business travel

It would be great if you also had: 

Experience working with DoD customers; knowledge of DoD contractual terms, conditions, and requirements

Former military experience is helpful

Understanding of the military aftermarket business environment

Experience with flight actuation systems, control systems, or electronic systems

Experience managing multiple programs

Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Project

PMI PMP certified

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare presentation materials to internal groups and customers

Negotiation skills to facilitate agreement on technical and contractual matters

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence others

DoD Secret Clearance

Experience with aerospace or defense industry

How We Care for You:

Financial Rewards: competitive compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.   

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages

Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations

Our Torrance site has a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

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Salary Range Transparency:

Torrance, CA $95,000.00–$130,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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