Program Manager
Own and manage business opportunities at Amca, focusing on project ownership and customer communication.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Identify product, contract, and market-expansion opportunities
- Prepare and submit product proposals to customers
- Manage the full lifecycle of proposals
- Maintain organized records of contract correspondence
- Build and maintain relationships with key customers
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, economics, public policy, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or government contracting
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail
Nice to have
- Familiarity with commercial aviation acquisition and supply chain processes
- MBA, JD, or similar advanced degree
- Interest in aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing
Practical constraints
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Program Manager at Amca is responsible for driving business opportunities by managing the entire project lifecycle, from market analysis to proposal submission. Key skills include strong analytical abilities and exceptional communication, particularly in high-stakes environments, with a focus on government and commercial standards. This position is well-suited for candidates with a background in management consulting or government contracting, ideally with a degree in a related field. Amca's mission to rebuild America's industrial base adds a significant context to the work.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 28, 2026. Last confirmed on Amca's careers page September 30, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
- Starts above 30% of 162 comparable mid management roles in United States we track (median $115,100 across 85 companies).
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Amca lists $100,000–$150,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Program Manager role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Amca targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Program Manager role at Amca.
From the original posting
Amca is building America’s new industrial base. Since the 1990s, our ability to build new aviation and military systems and maintain the ones we already have has eroded. Today, the gap between what the nation needs to produce and what it is capable of producing is the largest it has been in generations.
Overview
You will be the extreme owner for identifying and orchestrating business opportunities with our customers. This role provides end-to-end project ownership throughout the value-stream, including market analysis, pricing, contract evaluation, proposal generation, and management of customer communication.
Responsibilities
- Proactively identify product, contract, and market-expansion opportunities.
- Prepare and submit product proposals to customers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Work with internal engineering teams and customer representatives to manage the full lifecycle of proposal from identification to approval.
- Maintain organized records of all contract correspondence, modifications, and compliance documentation.
- Build and maintain relationships with key customers in commercial and government organizations.
- Develop market intelligence briefs to inform the M&A team on acquisition targets in line with strategic business goals.
- Draft policy memos, white papers, and briefing materials in support of Amca’s strategic business initiatives.
- Become a subject-matter expert in various government and commercial industry standards and regulations pertinent to Amca’s business goals.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, economics, engineering, public policy, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, government contracting, or other communication-intensive, high-stakes professional environments.
- Demonstrated track record of high performance in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce polished, executive-level deliverables.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with comfort working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with competing deadlines.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with commercial aviation acquisition and supply chain processes
- MBA, JD, or similar advanced degree in fields with complex contractual and functional requirements
- Interested in aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).
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