S3, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman-owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S3, Inc. staff is 84% 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; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.
S3, Inc., and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth. At S3, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!
S3 Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to join our world class team on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. This is a newly created position in response to our rapid growth.
This is not a teleworking position.
The Program Manager serves as the overall leader for contract execution, overseeing personnel management, technical operations, and total task order (TO) performance. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, efficient delivery across all aspects of the contract, including business processes and technical outcomes as well as optimal use of assigned resources and subcontractors. The Program Manager oversees and supports on-going research and development, production, sustainment, modifications, retrofit, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), modernization and recapitalization programs in support of the UH 60 fleet.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide overarching leadership and guidance to all contractor personnel assigned to the TO
- Assign tasks, supervise ongoing technical work, and optimize resource and subcontractor utilization.
- Coordinate and collaborate on all tasks, activities, requirements, and issues related to Customer support; maintain proactive, transparent communication to effectively manage Customer expectations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for formal Customer discussions, fostering high satisfaction and ongoing improvement.
- Monitor program cost, performance, quality, schedule, and risk; adapt plans based on Customer feedback.
- Develop and maintain project schedules and documentation that reflect implementation of key requirements.
- Apply established program and quality management procedures to track cost, schedule, inventory, and performance.
- Analyze variances and implement corrective actions to maintain program targets.
- Interpret contract requirements from the designated management tool and assign qualified, cleared personnel.
- Identify and mitigate potential downstream issues that may impact program objectives.
- Ensure continuity of operations during personnel transitions; approve staffing alignments and resource allocations.
- Lead the execution of the Transition Plan and the implementation of the Program Management Plan (PMP).
- Oversee budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, and overall operational expenditures.
- Coordinate work priorities and continuously monitor processes, procedures, and program implementation.
- Drive improvements in cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Oversee quality control, contract compliance, and inspection of maintenance and service operations.
- Review and validate accuracy of management and contract reports prior to submission.
- Cultivate strategic relationships with external agencies and stakeholders, promoting interagency collaboration and resource sharing that expands mission capabilities and cost-effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
Extensive engineering/technical understanding of Utility Helicopter (Blackhawk, Lakota) development, production, sustainment, modifications, retrofit, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), modernization and recapitalization programs.
- Understanding of the Army’s plan for modernizing and fielding the Utility Helicopter Fleet.
- Ability to integrate MOSA requirements into Utility Helicopter modernization efforts.
- A master’s degree in related business or technical discipline.
- Minimum of five years’ experience managing and coordinating a DoD acquisition of similar scope and complexity within the last five years.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in managing strategic outreach efforts to external Government agencies, programs, and resources that can enhance the program.
- Possess an active DoD SECRET security clearance.
- Willingness to travel domestically (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS) as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven skills in project team facilitation, resource management, and scheduling.
- Strong written communication and presentation abilities, including persuasive writing.
- High adaptability and eagerness to learn new skills.
- Excellent organization, follow-through, and multitasking capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated business acumen and leadership.
- Ability to lead projects and contribute effectively in both leadership and support roles.
- Competence in translating objectives into actionable plans and schedules.
- U.S. citizenship.
