Program Manager

S3, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman-owned small business founded in 1991, and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. It provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to the U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S3, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S3, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations and staff for contract growth, and they are approaching 1000 employees. At S3, Inc., we're proud to offer above-industry-standard benefits and encourage our team members to build fulfilling careers with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us, and let's build something great together!

S3, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to support the Deputy Assistant of the Army for Defense Exports & Cooperation (DASA-DEC), in Arlington, VA.

Military experience is a plus. This is not a teleworking position.

This position is contingent on the award of a contract.

The Program Manager shall be responsible for the overall performance of the work, with full authority to act for the contractor on all program matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. The Program Manager ensures the efficient execution of security cooperation and assistance programs in alignment with U.S. government policies and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the government, responsible for all aspects of contract execution and program performance.
• Exercise full authority to make decisions on behalf of the contractor regarding program operations, personnel management, and resource allocation.
• Oversee daily program activities, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, regulations, and U.S. government security cooperation policies.
• Coordinate and communicate with senior U.S. government officials, foreign partners, and stakeholders to support security assistance and armaments cooperation initiatives.
• Led and managed a team of professionals, guiding security assistance and cooperation programs.
• Develop and implement program strategies, policies, and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and adherence to regulatory and policy requirements.
• Monitor program performance, conduct risk assessments, and implement corrective actions as needed to meet program goals.
• Provide subject matter expertise in security assistance, foreign military sales (FMS), and armaments cooperation.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of U.S. and partner nation security cooperation requirements, policies, and priorities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in security assistance, security cooperation, and/or armaments cooperation.
• Strong leadership, decision-making abilities, excellent communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. security cooperation programs, foreign military sales (FMS), and international defense relations.
• Ability to manage complex programs and coordinate with multiple agencies.
• Familiarity with DoD policies, regulations, and procedures related to security assistance.
• Experience working with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), DASA-DEC, or related DoD security cooperation organizations.
• Knowledge of international arms transfer policies and security cooperation agreements.
• Experience in managing large-scale government contracts and working with foreign defense partners.
• Be able to travel 20% both domestically and internationally.
  
  

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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