Program Specialist I

Company: Honeywell
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Description Our Woburn MA location is seeking a Program Manager to lead and direct all phases of multiple customer focused projects from inception through completion for their assigned portfolio. This role reports directly to the site's Program Management Lead and is responsible for the preparation of proposals, negotiation of contract requirements, management of multifunctional program teams to achieve contractual requirements, engaging as the primary customer contact for program activities, and the developing and execution of business plans for their assigned portfolio. Additionally, the successful candidate will lead program review sessions with customers, and manage, resolve costs, schedule, and technical issues. If you have experience as a Program Manager we want to hear from you. Join us! Responsibilities Work with the Program Leadership team on assigned projects/tasks, providing guidance and leadership. Manage project schedule and budget, risk and opportunities, Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) Work to defined objectives and strategies of the program, to include strategic and company objectives consistent with customer and contractual requirements Support timely customer communications and engagements, providing status and customer reports as required, build customer relationships, and manage customer satisfaction Oversee the timely start and completion of program tasks to assure fulfillment of program cost and schedule objectives Lead assigned Proposal activities Coordinate the creation of action plans with IPTs to achieve contractual obligations Coordinate program activities with cognizant support functions Coordinate staffing and program resource schedule/availability Oversee the management of subcontracts and execution of the program material plan Conduct regular reviews of program performance, evaluating the current and projected status against the approved plan Oversee and lead project risks & opportunities Assures regular team identification, mitigation planning and review of program risks, both during the program-planning phase and regularly during program execution Perform regular reviews of task estimates, challenging the team to eliminate wasteful approaches Assure regular team identification, action planning, closure and review of program issues Qualifications MUST HAVE Bachelor's degree and minimum of two 0-2 years' experience in Program Management or similar role within the Defense industry Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or an individual who has protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status. Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance WE VALUE Bachelor's degree and minimum of five 2-4 years' experience in Program Management within the Defense industry Ability to build and maintain relevant internal and external relationships; established strong customer rapport Drive program performance against business and customer goals Financial acumen associated with proposal pricing, contract negotiations and estimate costs at completion RF/Microwave program experience with the DoD industry Multi-discipline experience in Program Management, Operations Management, Business Development, or Engineering Production experience in DoD industry PMI Certification Active DoD SECRET clearance The annual base salary range for this position is $64,800-$81,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), Paid Holidays, and this role may be eligible for a 9/80 schedule. The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. ABOUT HONEYWELL Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical demands around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company dedicated to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. THE BUSINESS UNIT At Electromagnetic Defensive Solutions (EDS), we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. The most important thing we build is TRUST We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Honeywell is the opportunity you've been looking for! About Us Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable. Required Skills Program Management

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