Program Manager

Program ManagerWashington, DC Metro; Denver, CO Metro; or Colorado Springs, COWho We AreEvery organization runs on intelligence: years of accumulated knowledge, decisions, and context. As AI takes on more of that work, companies face a choice: rent that intelligence from vendors who keep the data, the context, and the results, or own it. OpenTeams exists to make ownership possible. Founded by Travis Oliphant, creator of NumPy and SciPy, and built by people with deep roots across the open-source ecosystem, including NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch, and Jupyter, we help enterprises and governments build AI they control, govern, and evolve themselves. If that sounds like your kind of work, we'd like to meet you.Program ManagerLocation: Washington, DC; Denver, CO; or Colorado Springs, CO preferred (hybrid). Highly qualified candidates outside these locations may also be considered for unclassified work.Work Authorization: U.S. citizenship requiredClearance: An active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is strongly preferred. Candidates without an active clearance may be considered for unclassified work but must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearanceSalary Range: $145,000–$250,000 USD, dependent on experience level and locationAbout the RoleWe're looking for a Program Manager to run an AI/ML platform program supporting national security missions. This is a role for someone who has done milestone-based work before and understands that on a fixed-price program, the schedule is the budget.You own execution end to end: cost, schedule, performance, milestone acceptance, contract deliverables, subcontractor performance, and risk and change management. You track Government dependencies and chase them down before they turn into slips. And you hold the day-to-day relationship with the Government program office — you're who they call, and you're who comes back with the answer.Our program teams are intentionally small and senior. There's no layer between you and the work, which means the things that actually keep complex programs moving — surfacing dependencies early, documenting decisions when they're made, escalating risk before it's a problem — are yours to do, not to hand off.This position is contingent upon contract award. Travel of up to 25% may be required, primarily to Government facilities and between company locations. Classified work and certain Government engagements require an appropriate clearance and onsite presence in an accredited facility.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn program cost, schedule, performance, and execution throughout the period of performanceDevelop and maintain the integrated program schedule and drive milestones to Government acceptanceManage contract deliverables, including technical reports, architecture documentation, recurring status reports, and program risk recordsEnsure deliverables meet contractual deadlines, quality expectations, and documented acceptance criteriaTrack Government-furnished equipment, information, access, and personnel dependencies against required datesDocument and escalate late or at-risk Government dependencies, including anticipated schedule impact and proposed remediesManage subcontractor and vendor performance, deliverables, staffing, and invoicing as part of an integrated program teamCoordinate cleared subcontractor personnel and professional services engagementsSupport facility and personnel security processing and coordinate the security onboarding of program staffMaintain the program risk register, decision log, assumptions, issues, and mitigation plansManage material scope, schedule, or dependency deviations through documented change-management processesSupport requests for equitable adjustments or other contractual remedies when appropriateServe as the primary programmatic interface to Government program and contracting stakeholdersCoordinate activities across multiple Government stakeholder organizationsPrepare for and lead program reviews, milestone reviews, status meetings, and executive briefingsPartner with technical leadership to translate engineering progress, constraints, and risks into clear program-level reportingRequired Skills & ExperienceU.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance8+ years of program or project management experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or comparable Government programsDirect ownership of cost, schedule, performance, and milestone acceptance for firm-fixed-price or milestone-based deliveryExperience managing programs awarded through Other Transaction authority, Commercial Solutions Opening processes, or comparable rapid-acquisition vehiclesExperience managing Government-furnished dependencies and formally escalating Government actions that affect contractor performance or scheduleExperience managing subcontractors as part of an integrated program team, including personnel, deliverables, performance, and invoicingWorking knowledge of Risk Management Framework accreditation timelines and the program dependencies associated with achieving an Authority to OperateExperience maintaining program schedules, risk registers, decision logs, change records, and formal contract deliverablesStrong written communication skills suitable for Government correspondence, program reviews, contractual deliverables, and executive reportingAbility to communicate effectively with Government program officials, contracting stakeholders, technical leaders, security personnel, and subcontractorsBachelor's degree in a technical or business field, or equivalent practical experienceNice to HaveActive TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraphProject Management Professional certification or an equivalent program-management credentialExperience delivering AI/ML platforms, analytics systems, or software capabilities into classified environmentsExperience working for a nontraditional defense contractor or commercial software company serving Government customersFamiliarity with facility-clearance processing and DD Form 254 administrationExperience managing personnel-security and classified onboarding activitiesExperience supporting defense innovation organizations or rapid prototyping initiativesExperience coordinating programs involving multiple agencies or Government stakeholder organizationsTechnical familiarity with cloud platforms, AI/ML infrastructure, or software delivery programsWhat We OfferMedical, Dental & Vision – 100% paid for employees, 75% for dependents401(k) Match – Up to 5% with full vesting after 2 yearsUnlimited PTO – With a required minimum of 15 days off annuallyFully Remote Setup – Includes up to $3,000 equipment reimbursementContinuous Education – Includes up to $500 reimbursementDisability & Life Insurance – 100% employer-paidHSA & FSA Options – With monthly HSA contributions from OpenTeamsGrow With UsAt OpenTeams, growth isn't just about the company—it's about you. We believe the best careers are built at the edge of your potential. That is where new tools, ideas, and technologies change the world. Here, you'll work alongside pioneers of AI, solving problems that matter: making AI more transparent, more ethical, and more empowering. As your skills grow, our career framework provides a pathway and recognition of that increased impact.Opportunities aren't limited by geography. You'll collaborate with global experts, contribute to open source projects that power the world's technology, and stretch your skills daily. That global perspective and diversity makes our solution more universal and robust. We are committed to continuing to celebrate diversity on our team.Supported people are successful people. We offer 100% employer paid medical premiums for employees and self-managed PTO with a minimum time off requirement, so that our teams are able to do their best work. We invest in curiosity, creativity, and ownership. That means you'll be trusted to boldly innovate, supported to learn fast, and celebrated for successful collaboration.Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingOpenTeams understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge is crucial to and enriches the company's core mission. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but certainly not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, disabled