Program Manager - Army Abrams Tank Logistics and Sustainment
Join Synertex LLC and bring your expertise to a mission that matters. We're looking for a Program Manager with extensive experience in logistics, sustainment, and program management to lead a high-visibility contract supporting the U.S. Army's Abrams Family of Vehicles, Joint Assault Bridge (JAB), Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. If you're passionate about delivering world-class logistics and sustainment support to the warfighter and thrive in a complex, mission-driven environment-this opportunity is for you.
Responsibilities
- Contract Oversight : Ensure compliance with all contract terms and conditions as outlined in Section C of the contract, including timely achievement of requirements for Abrams, JAB, ABV, and FMS programs in the most economical and beneficial manner to the Government.
- Manage contract changes, modifications, and amendments to align with Army and FMS requirements, ensuring all work is authorized and funded under TOs issued by the Contracting Officer.
- Monitor contract performance, ensuring deliverables meet Army standards for logistics support, maintenance, and readiness.
- Receive, respond to, and track Government requests for information, proposals, and investigations as specified in the contract.
- Project Management : Develop and maintain project plans for logistics and sustainment activities under individual TOs, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and schedules for CONUS and OCONUS operations.
- Lead regular project meetings and provide status updates to the project team, Army representatives, and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
- Identify and mitigate risks specific to logistics, maintenance, supply chain operations, and OCONUS deployments for Abrams, JAB, ABV, and FMS programs.
- Establish and maintain a program management system to address administrative, security, quality control, technical, and financial requirements.
- Team Leadership : Lead a diverse team of engineers, logisticians, field service representatives, and support staff, ensuring contractor personnel (including subcontractors) operate under the contractor's sole administrative control and supervision.
- Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in logistics, maintenance, and fielding operations.
- Provide performance feedback, support professional development, and manage personnel replacements if deemed incapable or subject to disciplinary action, notifying the Contracting Officer and COR within 48 hours.
- Oversee subcontractor efforts to ensure compliance with Government requirements.
- Stakeholder Engagement : Maintain effective communication with Army logistics and sustainment offices, FMS customers, subcontractors, and the appointed COR for technical matters related to TOs.
- Address stakeholder concerns regarding readiness and operational support for Abrams, JAB, ABV, and FMS programs promptly.
- Financial Management : Oversee the program budget for logistics and sustainment activities under TOs, ensuring expenditures align with authorized funding.
- Manage cost variances and implement corrective actions, notifying the COR within 2 business days of any schedule changes impacting hours, costs, or materials.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, Army officials, and the COR as required.
- Technical Oversight : Ensure technical requirements for logistics, maintenance, repair, overhaul, equipment modification, and technical support are met for Abrams, JAB, ABV, and FMS programs.
- Stay informed of technological advancements relevant to armored vehicle logistics and sustainment.
- Collaborate with technical experts to resolve complex issues, ensuring compliance with Army standards.
- Quality Assurance : Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet Army standards for readiness and compliance with TO requirements.
- Conduct audits and reviews to verify compliance with quality requirements, addressing issues promptly to maintain operational readiness.
- Regulatory Compliance : Ensure all activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, Army policies, and Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) for OCONUS operations.
- Manage security classifications and ensure proper handling of sensitive information.
- Verify compliance with Army Regulation (AR) 715-9 for deployable personnel and secure necessary documentation (passports, visas, etc.) for OCONUS deployments.
- Deployment and Travel Management : Coordinate travel arrangements for CONUS and OCONUS deployments, including airfare, hotels, rental cars, and documentation, as authorized under TOs for Program Management.
- Identify documentation requirements for OCONUS deployments at least 90 calendar days in advance (or within 3 business days if notified less than 90 days prior), providing complete and timely information to the COR.
- Notify the Government or FMS of early departures or late arrivals and document personnel acknowledgments prior to deployments.
- Reporting : Prepare and submit regular reports on contract status, including progress, issues, and forecasts, to the COR and Army officials.
- Provide data and analysis to support decision-making at higher levels within the Army and FMS programs.
- Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities for process improvement in logistics, sustainment, and fielding operations.
- Encourage innovation and adoption of new technologies to enhance efficiency and readiness.
Requirements
Education : Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.Minimum of 10 years in program management, with at least 5 years in the defense sector, preferably managing logistics or sustainment programs for armored vehicles (e.g., Abrams, JAB, ABV).Proven experience managing large-scale defense contracts under Task Order frameworks, including CONUS and OCONUS operations.Experience coordinating with FMS customers and international stakeholders, including compliance with SOFA and foreign government requirements.Contract Management : Demonstrated ability to oversee contract compliance, manage changes, and ensure deliverables meet government standards.Leadership : Strong skills in leading diverse teams, including subcontractor personnel, under contractor supervision.Communication : Excellent abilities to engage with Army representatives, CORs, FMS customers, and subcontractors, including written notifications within tight deadlines.Technical Skills : Proficient in project management methodologies, logistics management systems, and travel coordination for OCONUS deployments.Security Clearance : Secret or Top-Secret security clearance required.Skills :
Experience managing programs supporting Abrams, JAB, ABV, or similar armored vehicle platforms.Familiarity with Army Regulation (AR) 715-9 and other deployment compliance requirements.Strong financial management skills with expertise in budget oversight and cost control for defense programs.Experience managing stakeholder relationships with Army logistics offices, FMS customers, and subcontractors.Join a mission-driven team advancing U.S. Army logistics and sustainment capabilities. Apply today and become part of Synertex LLC's legacy of innovation, leadership, and excellence.