Assistant Program Manager

Assistant Program ManagerWe are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Program Manager to join our growing team an early-career professional who is organized, adaptable, curious, and eager to build a foundation in program execution and systems development. A successful candidate will work closely with project leadership teams to support a variety of efforts spanning schedule, budget, deliverables, and technical coordination. This role offers visibility, growth potential, and the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects. This is a foundational role with the opportunity to evolve based on your strengths, whether you come from a programmatic or technical background we are interested in helping you grow into a versatile contributor with increasing levels of ownership.The ideal candidate will manage and track program schedules, budgets, and deliverables; coordinate internal efforts and external communication and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. We are a growing research and development company specializing in advanced technology solutions for emerging challenges in both national security and commercial markets. We work on exciting, technically challenging, research & development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs. Here, you will work in a small company environment where technical and administrative excellence are rewarded, and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. This position will allow applicants to make meaningful contributions to the mission.Job Functions and ResponsibilitiesAssist the program with managing full lifecycle of technical programs: scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and riskDevelop, maintain, and monitor program schedules, budgets, and resource tracking toolsTrack program deliverables and ensuring timely submission in accordance with contract requirementsMaintain and improve programmatic processes and tools (documentation templates, tracking mechanisms)Support proposal development, including technical approach, planning, and cost estimationCoordinate preparations of presentation material and briefing packages for customer meetings and key engineering eventsManage and distribute meeting minutes and action items to internal and external stakeholders; follow up to ensure timely closureHelp facilitate team communication and documentation cross program areas, including integration of reports, logs, and recordsRequired Skills and AttributesBachelors degree or higher2-5 years of professional experience supporting program or project management in a technical or R&D environmentExcellent verbal and written communication to accurately document and report findings to colleagues, customer, vendors, etc.Exceptional organization skills, note taking, and following up on actionsFamiliarity with DoD acquisition processes and government contracting Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, and MS PowerPointExperience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environmentAbility to work proactively and adapt in a cross functional, fast paced environmentPreferred Skills and AttributesPrior experience working in technical programsPrior experience supporting or managing DoD or acquisition programsDAWIA Certification PMP or equivalent program management certificationExperience in technical writing, system documentation & supporting new business proposals/bidsFamiliarity with engineering development, lifecycles and documentation standardsUnderstanding of integration verification and test planning processesAbility to manage multiple tasks and balance shifting prioritiesDetail oriented with the ability to prioritize and organize daily schedules Experience in Dynamic 365 PSA or POLocation: Pawcatuck, CT or Groton, CT full relocation provided.