Program Manager

Type: Full Time • Location: Arlington, VA (with travel to program sites as required) • Overtime Exempt: No • Reports To: ARMADA HQ • Security Clearance Required: Top Secret (contingent upon award)

About the Role

The Program Manager will support the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) Security Directorate by providing expert guidance, oversight, and management across a multidisciplined security program. This role requires specialized knowledge of security management within the Department of Defense (DoD) or similar organizations, as well as the ability to operate with a high degree of independence, oversight, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialized knowledge and experience in DoD security management to execute a comprehensive, multidisciplined security program.
• Provide informed recommendations, innovative solutions, and expert assistance on security matters to program personnel and sensitive activities.
• Conduct risk management and risk analysis across all security disciplines to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities, and present mitigation options with associated resource requirements to the F-35 JPO Security Director or designated personnel.
• Analyze security-related processes, procedures, and policies, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions to F-35 JPO Security leadership.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and orally with colleagues, senior officials, and representatives across U.S. and foreign military or civilian agencies, demonstrating tact and diplomacy in all interactions.
• Apply knowledge of U.S. international and foreign affairs objectives, the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes, and security assistance policy to address complex security challenges.
• Consider cultural and socio-political dynamics when developing solutions and strengthening relationships that support shared strategic interests.
• Provide full contract management support, including supervision, oversight, and coordination of all contractor personnel and subcontractors to ensure all services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Maintain all resources required to fulfill contract obligations, including staffing, training, equipment, permits, screenings, documentation, and reporting.
• Designate a Program Manager (PM) to serve as the primary point of contact with government program authorities, ensuring seamless communication and technical integration.
• Provide leadership, direction, quality assurance, and administrative oversight to ensure timely and effective contract execution.
• Utilize best industry practices to ensure all contract activities are identified, documented, tracked, monitored, and evaluated for compliance and service quality.
• Notify the COR, CO, and the F-35 JPO technical point of contact in writing of any technical, financial, personnel, or managerial issues that arise during the period of performance.
• Oversee day-to-day project execution, ensuring proactive client engagement, responsiveness, and professional business interactions.
• Maintain consistent attention to assigned tasks and ensure timely coordination with all relevant stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four years of general security experience.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field; or a bachelor’s degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of multidisciplined security programs within the DoD, including risk management, threat analysis, and security policy evaluation.
• Skilled in developing and presenting security recommendations, mitigation strategies, and process improvements to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with U.S. and international military and civilian partners while maintaining tact, diplomacy, and cultural awareness.
• Knowledge of international security assistance frameworks, including AECA and FMS, and the ability to apply them to complex security environments.
• Ability to manage contract requirements, personnel oversight, and resource coordination to ensure compliance with all program and performance standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD 5000 series (DoD acquisition).