C-17 Training System Operations Program Manager with Security Clearance

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Job description

About This Role Who We Are: CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.
What We Have to Offer: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!
Summary This position plans, organizes, and controls the C-17 Operational Training Sites from conceptual stages, proposals and through program life cycles to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsible for managing the C-17 Training System Operations and Maintenance Program to include all C-17 Training Sites. Will manage day-to-day progress of the sites through constant interaction with site managers and immediate staff, teams of instructors, engineers, technicians, government representatives and training support personnel. Lead, mentor, and evaluate program staff at various CONUS and OCONUS C-17 training sites
Apply change, risk and resource management to complex program using various tools
Responsible for ensuring sites comply with Union Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and participate in any grievance or arbitration activities as well as any CBA renegotiations.
Daily collaborate with a wide variety of functional areas such as engineering, marketing, manufacturing, logistics, CYBERSECURITY, and operations to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
Participate in overall program management discipline evolution within the organization.
Analyze and resolve simple and moderately complex problems using project management tools.
Provide technical expertise and training to other CAE USA departments in support of program.
Maintain teaming associations with subcontractors on the program and manage subcontractor performance.
Prepare, conduct, and run medium to large technical and management meetings with internal and external customers.
Proactively provide leadership continual feedback on key program metrics and contract activities using existing tools and feedback mechanisms. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree in related field Military Air Mobility Management Experience
C-17 experience required. Experience in managing C-17 training at the Wing, Group and Squadron Level.
Strong knowledge of C-17 flight simulator and training services market and experience in
managing the development of training solutions.
Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles
Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software is a strong advantage.
Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem-solving ability
Ability to reason, plan, direct, and evaluate situations to make appropriate recommendations and take actions beneficial to the program and the company. Ability to demonstrate leadership ability with complex reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Ability to effectively present information to customer representatives, top CAE USA management, and public groups. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Preferred Skills Former C-17 Evaluator/Instructor
Former C-17 Squadron, Group, or Wing Commander
C-17 Weapons School Graduate
Graduate level coursework is desired.
Possess complex financial managerial skills to include budgetary and proposal activities. A basic knowledge of accounting is desired. Security Responsibilities Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Ability to travel extensively, nationally, and internationally, for extended periods of time.
Ability to handle essential duties and responsibilities worldwide.
Work will be performed in an office environment.
Work will require activities to be periodically performed in a simulator high-bay environment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to operate personal computer, communicate via telephone.
Ability to work many hours under pressure.
Ability to lift 50 pounds. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Position Type
Regular CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics. If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at .

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