Careers at Mercer

Staff Program Manager

Professional

 - Works with the Sr. Director of Engineering and Programs, Technical Directors, and Chief Engineers to plan, staff, and manage assigned programs according to and in compliance with MERC Standard Processes, to include maintaining an up-to-date detailed programmatic/technical schedule for assigned programs.

- Supports the Program Manager in oversight of successful execution of assigned programs.

- Utilizes various program management tools such as Earned Value Management, parametric models, milestone charts, Critical Path Methods, and integrated change control.

- Provides program management support for periodic programmatic and technical reviews of assigned programs to all management stakeholders as directed, including all MERC Directors and Chief Engineers.

- Coordinates the efforts of others whose assignment is a portion of, or related to, assigned programs in order to maximize adherence to program schedules.

- Assists capture manager responsible for development of programmatic and technical approach.

- Encourages assigned program personnel to recommend potential program follow-ons and/or tangential future business opportunities and provides those recommendations to members of the Executive Staff.

- Responsible for support and execution of other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor

 - U.S. Citizenship is required.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

- Requires an undergraduate degree in a business-related field or 5 years of directly related experience.

- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is strongly preferred.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

- Familiarity with Fixed and Rotary wing aircraft; specifically B-1, B-52, F-15, F-16, C-130, C-5, H-60, and H-1.

- Familiarity with United States Air Force lingo and terminology; specifically USAF logistics, acquisitions, maintenance, and supply.

- Familiarity with Electronic Warfare lingo and terminology; specifically ALQ-161, ALQ-172, ALE-47/ALQ-213, AN/ALR-56M.

- Familiarity with Firmware and Software development.

- Familiarity with Closed Loop Operational Test – Vertical Testability Demonstration (CLOT-VTD), Electronic Warfare Avionics Integration Support Facility (EWAISF), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

Commensurate with experience

Biweekly

Exempt

AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability

All faculty and staff, excluding student employees, on-call staff and adjunct faculty teaching online only, are required to have the COVID-19 vaccine or an approved medical or religious exemption by the University. New hires will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination card or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption by the University before their first day of employment.