Program Manager - Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage defense programs from initiation to completion, aligning with DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and other DoD acquisition policies.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze acquisition programs' effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
• Identify schedule and cost variances and recommend viable corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain project plans; manage resources, risks, and performance metrics to ensure achievement of program milestones.
• Prepare and review program documentation such as Defense Acquisition Executive Summaries (DAES), Monthly Acquisition Reports (MAR), and acquisition briefs.
• Provide high-quality written and oral communications, including reports, acquisition strategies, and senior-level briefings.
• Cross-functional Team Leadership: Coordinate and lead interdisciplinary teams that include engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and logistics.
• Serve as the interface between stakeholders and program teams, ensuring alignment of expectations and goals.
• Adhere strictly to DoD and Air Force security protocols when handling sensitive or classified information.
• Track and manage program budgets, ensuring proper resource allocation and financial efficiency.
• Support reviews such as Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Integrated Master Plan/Schedule (IMP/IMS) assessments.
• Proactively identify and implement process enhancements to improve acquisition outcomes.

Requirements

• Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
• Certifications: PMP certification is highly desired
• Experience: 5+ years managing complex DoD or federal programs, 2+ years in a leadership or senior program management role
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition systems, policies, and lifecycle processes
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in managing programs within scope, schedule, and budget
• Expertise: Expertise in creating and maintaining acquisition documentation
• Leadership: Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a DoD environment
• Security: Applying cybersecurity and systems engineering best practices