Program Manager

About the Role

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Program Manager in Huntsville, AL. In this critical leadership role, you will lead our efforts in supporting a large DoD program, providing MBSE validation expertise to the Government. You will oversee a dynamic team serving as an unbiased third party, coordinating efforts to establish and manage a common Integrated Digital Environment (IDE). Your role will ensure continuous validation of radar vendor models and designs against Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) standards and interoperability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Guide the program to verify technical milestones and facilitate critical architectural governance on a digital-first acquisition strategy.
• Leverage deciBel Research's core competencies in modeling, simulation analysis, and sensor engineering.
• Manage the cost, schedule, and technical performance of complex federal contracts, ensuring strict adherence to project baselines and seamless delivery of all contractual requirements.
• Support users across multiple US time zones and travel as required (up to 20%).
• Lead Government-facing risk management processes, change management boards, and generate milestone verification reports.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of program management experience specifically on large DoD programs.
• At least 5 years managing complex programs with geographically dispersed teams.
• Deep foundational knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and digital engineering platforms.
• Must be a United States citizen to access the IDE and government data.
• Active Secret security clearance, or higher.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field is strictly required.

Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desired.
• Advanced experience in implementing program management tracking methodologies tailored for complex technical acquisitions, optimizing cost and schedule execution.
• Proven track record of managing technical performance metrics and developing comprehensive risk mitigation strategies in a digital-first or cloud-based acquisition environment.
• Prior experience managing radar system technology modernization programs.