Program Manager
$170,000–$170,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Maintain overall responsibility for contract cost, schedule, and performance while serving as the primary interface between the Government and Contractor organizations. Direct and manage program execution across multiple functional areas, including cost management, schedule estimation, risk management, and requirements analysis. Lead skilled technical resources, monitor technical progress, and implement corrective actions for identified issues. Prepare program status reports, briefings, and technical documentation for government and contractor leadership. Support audits, reviews, and oversight activities to ensure compliance with DIA, DoD, and Intelligence Community standards. Requires an active TS/SCI, 10+ years managing DoD or IC programs, and a Bachelor's degree. Salary: $170,000–$180,000.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI
- 10+ years of progressive experience managing Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) programs, contracts, or large-scale technical projects
- 5+ years of experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams and managing program cost, schedule, and performance
- Proven experience managing DoD or Intelligence Community contracts
- Demonstrated success managing cost, schedule, and performance on complex programs
- Strong understanding of Government contracting and acquisition processes, Program and project management principles, Risk management and quality assurance practices
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams
- Ability to direct and coordinate technical resources while maintaining accountability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level engagement
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical and program documentation
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-compliance, mission-critical environment
- Experience supporting DIA or Intelligence Community missions
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Program or Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance
- Enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner
- Ability to lift up to thirty pounds, as necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or traditional delivery models
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Scrum-Master (CSM)
- or equivalent project/program management training or certification
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