Senior Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Accountable for overseeing program management for a single customer, requiring coordination of program requirements through various planning stages with multiple subcontractors.

• Manages all stages of programs from initiation to completion.

• Identifies, formulates, and executes both short-term and long-term business strategies related to the creation of new products, technologies, services, follow-on products, and/or industries.

• The program may operate from a single location utilizing established technologies that require standard applications to deliver solutions to a range of technical challenges.

• Responsible for the cost, timeline, and technical performance of company programs.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for customers regarding program activities, leading review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• Identifies market and licensing opportunities while assessing the viability of business and product development.

• Collaborates with internal departments to identify and implement business development initiatives.

• Continuously develops and shares information with all relevant parties regarding the achievement of project goals and objectives.

• Assesses the progress of project milestones and makes necessary adjustments to ensure overall project quality and schedule adherence.

• Regularly interacts with key government stakeholders.

• Establishes milestones and monitors compliance with master plans and schedules, identifies program issues, and secures solutions, such as resource allocation or modifications to contractual specifications.

• Oversees the work of employees assigned to the program.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8 years of relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or 6 years of relevant progressive experience with a Master's degree in a related field; or a High School Diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant progressive experience.

• Experience in managing defense contracts.

• Proven capability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships by engaging with business leaders to establish credibility, resolve issues, build consensus, and achieve objectives.

• Self-motivated and decisive, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and competing demands.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with technical and non-technical staff across all levels of management.

• Flexible and capable of adjusting to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Clearance: Must hold and maintain a Secret clearance with the capability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan options.

• Wellness resources.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).

• Financial planning tools.

• Life insurance.

• Employee discounts.

• Paid holidays and paid time off.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered.