Material Program Manager IV (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Folsom, California, United States; travel up to 10% within the United States.

Salary: $140,000–$195,000 USD base salary annually.

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical technologies for space, defense, and national security applications.

What you will do

• Own material schedules, budgets, Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Master Plans, and earned value management activities.
• Lead program execution with key propulsion subcontractors across SRR, PDR, CDR, and other program phases.
• Manage project-level profit and loss, estimates at completion, material sales forecasting, accruals, and cost accounts.
• Coordinate supplier delivery schedules, analyze supply and demand, and resolve critical material shortages.
• Present program status, risks, plans, and material information to technical teams, executives, leadership, customers, and program reviews.
• Support proposals, new business opportunities, continuous improvement, and data-driven solutions to complex supply chain problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business and at least 20 years of program management and/or supply chain management experience, including five years managing DoD propulsion-related programs.
• US citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a US Government-issued Secret clearance are required.
• Applicants must qualify as a US Person under applicable ITAR and EAR requirements.
• Experience managing large subcontracts and working on prime defense programs in material program management or supply chain management.
• Experience briefing executive management and customers on program status, risks, and future plans.
• Strong program, budget, written communication, presentation, and Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice to have

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience managing rocket propulsion defense system programs, including propulsion control systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in systems, aerospace, or mechanical engineering and PMP certification.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes, Lean and Six Sigma, proposal efforts, and business development.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, macros, and VBA.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible time off and programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company contributions.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Flexible gym memberships, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.
• Mission-driven work alongside a highly skilled team in an innovative environment.