Program Specialist at American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Job Description:

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

TITLE Program Specialist

CATEGORY Program Management

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Rheinmetall's U.S. organizations include American Rheinmetall Systems, American Rheinmetall Vehicles, American Rheinmetall Munitions and American Rheinmetall Defense. The operating companies have established engineering and production capabilities that allow them to modify existing products and develop new solutions that meet the priority requirements of their US customers. These products consist of, but are not limited to, game-changing solutions for next-generation vehicles, innovations for increased soldier lethality, and advanced high-tech munitions.

Description

At American Rheinmetall Vehicles, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers necessary military vehicle capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees.

We are committed to supporting critical advancements in the United States defense industry, like the U.S. Army's XM30 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) program, which will replace the Army's Bradley infantry fighting vehicle with a modernized ICV. Our team has recently won a contract award to advance to Phases 3 and 4 of the program where vehicle design will continue, followed by the prototype build of a small number of vehicles to be tested by the Army. Our solution for the XM30 program, along with our other next-generation tracked and wheeled vehicle systems, empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensure their safe return home.

In the past two years, we have secured an order intake of about $750 million. We have greatly increased our workforce and are continuing to do so at a rapid pace in order to staff our new facility and support our goals as we continue to grow our business. If you are interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!

EOE, including disability/veterans

Job Summary:

The Project Specialist is a key role within the program team, focused on developing the critical Statement of Works (SOW) for Subcontractors, developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Allocations, and the development of Basis of Estimates. Also critical is supporting the technical team in the development of Integrated Master Schedule and developing resource loaded schedules. Role is in direct support to the Program Management Team and Engineering teams developing critical Combat Vehicle systems.

We are looking for a Program Specialist to work for our Troy, MI office. If you have at least 3 years of experience working on Teams supporting large complex US Defense programs, and have a Bachelors Degree in Business Adminstrator, Engineering and/or commensurate years of experience, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.

Estimated Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the employment application or for any part of the application process, please contact hr@rheinmetall-arv-us.com.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

DIVISION American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

LOCATION Sterling Heights, MI

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Essential Functions:

• Program Specialist is a key supporting member of the Program Management Team responsible for developing key program artifacts
• Interface with subcontractors to ensure subcontractor understand and are able to bid to Request for Proposal requirements
• Working in close coordination with Technical, Program, and Finance Teams to develop MIL-STD compliant WBS and allocate cost to Cost Account Managers
• Undertake other duties as determined by the Program Director or his/her delegate.

Supervisory Experience:

• None

Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing

• Coordinate and develop subcontract SOW’s for subcontractors ensuring SOW’s and associated specifications, and attachments capture effort planned for subcontractors
• Develop WBS dictionary with mapping to OBS and RAM
• Assist Finance team in managing the development of Cost Volume
• Support writing and managing the production of Basis of Estimates for OMFV program
• Help Control and deliver a large scale program, including financial expenditures
• Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
• Applied working knowledge of Program planning and developing program management artifacts
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition
• Systems Engineering with a proven track record of product development throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Experience with bid capture, contract negotiations and delivery planning
• Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements
• Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC organizations
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required.

Education:

• BS Business Administration, BSc Engineering or commensurate years of experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in working on teams supporting large complex US Defense programs
• Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently
• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain SECRET US Defense clearance.
• Knowledge of Military Standards and regulations
• Experience working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment
• Experience with engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to speak German desired
• PMP Certification

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand for long periods

BENEFITS Robust medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, education reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program

E-VERIFY This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify and Your Rights to Work please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.

PAY TRANSPARENCY This company abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.35(c), found here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA50

EOE STATEMENT

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Please find details here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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