Senior Specialist, Program Management

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Senior Specialist, Program Management Full Time Simi Valley, CA, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1175 Salary Range: $104,500.00 To $193,500.00 Annually Title: Senior Specialist, Program Management Location: Simi Valley, CA (This role is 100% onsite) Business Unit: Space Vector 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off. Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting‑edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense. Our company operates as ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector—each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission‑critical solutions that enhance national security. At Fisica, we foster a strong, collaborative work culture that values individual contributions and empowers our employees. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and teamwork makes us a leader in the defense industry and an exceptional place to build a career. Position Summary Fisica Space Vector is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and strategically minded Senior Specialist Program Manager to lead programs within our product development portfolio. As a key member of the Space Vector program management team, you will drive the strategic capture of new business within the Aerospace, Defense, and National Security sectors through execution excellence and early product development deliveries. In this role you will transition seamlessly between high‑level strategic planning and hands‑on execution. You will be primarily responsible for the successful execution of products in the development and qualification phase of the product life cycle. Additionally, you will build customer relationships, identify and qualify multi‑million dollar pipelines, and lead, support or collaborate in major capture and proposal efforts to align with national security and Allied requirements. Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Drives program execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs. Is responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. Essential Functions Overall Summary Senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight. Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. Makes moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes. Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results. Communication & Influence Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) when necessary. Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, procedures and practices. Innovation & Complexity Work consists of making moderate to substantial improvement or enhancements to systems and processes to improve performance of job area. Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are complex and may require comprehensive information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Problems are generally solved through creative solutions, drawing from prior experience and in-depth analysis of issues. Organization Impact Works to achieve operational targets with direct impact on the departmental results. Contributes to the development of goals for the department and planning efforts (budgets, operational plans, etc.). Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Business Administration, or a related technical/business discipline is required. An MBA or advanced technical degree is highly desirable. Experience: Minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in program management within the Aerospace and Defense sector. Minimum of 4+ years prior experience with graduate degree. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Proven track record of successfully executing $5M+ programs with DoD and aerospace prime contractors. Ability to travel up to 15%. Security & Compliance Requirements Required due to the nature of our government contracts and handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and ITAR‑controlled technical data (no exceptions). The ability to obtain and maintain a future Security Clearance is required for the role. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship. Due to specific U.S. Government contract requirements, dual citizenship may not be accepted. This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance. Clearance: Active Secret clearance is highly preferred; eligibility to obtain and maintain Secret (or higher) security clearance is required. Why Join Fisica, Inc. Competitive salary and benefits package. Generous paid time off. 401k with 6% match and vesting is immediate. Strong work‑life balance. Tuition Reimbursement. Paid paternal leave. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $104,500 To $193,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, and schedule type. Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Fisica maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Fisica is an E‑Verify Employer. Please click here for the E‑Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right to Work, please click here for English or Spanish. #J-18808-Ljbffr