Program Manager

Description:

• As part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you will have the opportunity to lead complex programs that directly impact our customers' missions and strategic objectives. Your work will help deliver engineered solutions that support those who protect, serve, and operate in some of the world's most demanding environments.
• As Program Manager, you will lead complex government and commercial programs from proposal through delivery and sustainment, serving as the primary customer interface while driving cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, procurement, contracts, finance, and manufacturing teams.
• This role requires a strategic thinker with strong operational leadership skills, a deep understanding of government contracting, and the ability to successfully balance customer expectations, business objectives, and program performance.
• Success in this role means consistently delivering programs that meet or exceed customer expectations while achieving business objectives related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and profitability.
• Ability to apply government contracting requirements, execute disciplined program management practices, resolve challenges through data-driven decision making, support business growth through proposal and capture activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and program performance.
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer engagement skills will be critical to ensuring successful program outcomes and long-term customer partnerships.

Qualifications:

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of program management, project management, or engineering leadership experience, preferably within defense, government contracting, manufacturing, or engineered systems environments.
• Demonstrated success leading complex programs involving cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Experience managing program scope, schedule, cost, risk, and customer communications.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Government contracting practices, including FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Proficiency with program planning tools, project management systems, and performance reporting methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Portsmouth, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $150000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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