Associate Program Manager

About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking an Associate Program Manager to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems team and to based out of our San Diego, CA location.
The Associate Program Manager will report to the Senior Program Manager to assist with all aspects of program execution, to include financial management, contract execution, progress reporting, workforce management, schedule execution and tracking, property management and purchasing. The role requires engaging with other program managers and company personnel supporting company executives in each functional area, project engineers within the team and across IDT, and, as directed, external stakeholders.
Clearance & Location Requirements:

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our San Diego, CA location.

Department Engineering Employment Type Full Time Location San Diego, CA Address 2750 Womble Road, San Diego, Suite 200, California, 92106 Open in Google Maps Workplace type Onsite Compensation $74,000 - $150,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Identify and engage subject matter experts to achieve project objectives
• Assist with navigating the procurement processes to acquire goods and services aligned with project goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Track progress against milestones, budgets, and performance baselines using defined metrics and benchmarks.
• Work with lead engineers to decompose higher level program schedule targets into lower-level executable elements and track to completion.
• Apply sound project management principles to overcome setbacks, improve effectiveness and increase efficiency.
• Document, decompose, and validate business and stakeholder requirements from statements of work, project artifacts, and stakeholder input.
• Identify, monitor, and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Proactively introduce activities or proposals to capitalize on opportunities.
• Help Identify integration points across teams and stakeholders to align requirements, customer outcomes, and IDT business goals.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Who You Are (Required):

• Bachelor's degree in management or technical field (engineering, science) or equivalent full-time professional experience
• 1+ year of full-time professional experience
• Ability to travel approximately 10%
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in JIRA: able to configure multi-project scrum and kanban boards, setting up basic workflow automations and maintain clean parent-child hierarchies
• Working knowledge of Agile execution, to include core iterative delivery concepts, ability to translate standard team cadences into organized, well tracked board workflows.
• Demonstrated experience taking and distributing clear and accurate meeting minutes.
• Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams while fostering collaboration.
• Exposure to budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting for projects.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• PMP Certifications
• Prior military experience
• Experience with project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Prior exposure to engineering or technical project environments.
• Experience with DoD Contracts

If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.



Pay Range*: $74,000 - $116,000 or $90,000 - $150,000
*Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162, IDT is required to disclose the "pay scale" or "pay range" associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate's experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 1162. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Job Benefits

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):

IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

EEO Statement: IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

About Innovative Defense Technologies

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions. Apply Now