Program Manager (Meade Prime Contract)

Overview

Position Title: Program Manager

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Reports To:  Meade Technical Director

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph; (U.S. Citizenship is required)

About LufCo:

LufCo supports critical national security missions across the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense through advanced engineering, cyber, software, and technical solutions. We are a growing team focused on delivering meaningful impact, strong technical execution, and trusted partnership to our customers.

Summary:

LufCo is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the successful cost, schedule, staffing, and performance of a complex government contract. This role will serve as a primary interface with government stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, manage program risk and resources, and ensure contractual and technical requirements are executed effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead overall program execution, including cost, schedule, staffing, performance, and risk management.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for government Program Managers, CORs, Contracting Officers, and senior stakeholders.
• Manage program resources, budgets, staffing plans, deliverables, schedules, and technical performance.
• Review financial, technical, and program status reporting prior to customer submission.
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure integration across technical, operational, and business functions.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and performance gaps.
• Support proposal changes, engineering change proposals, and other contract modifications as required.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and administrative requirements.
• Drive timely recruiting, onboarding, and workforce readiness for program needs.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience managing complex programs or projects of similar scope and complexity.
• Experience managing multi-task contracts, subcontractors, and multi-vendor environments.
• Demonstrated experience with cost, schedule, resource allocation, financial tracking, and Earned Value Management
• Demonstrated experience with Time and Materials (T&M) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts; ability to establish and maintain cost, schedule and performance against company benchmarks
• Demonstrated experience in driving contract kickoff with customers, establishing initial performance and outcome schedules, and staffing
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government contracting requirements.
• Experience leading customer-facing program reviews and communicating with senior government stakeholders.
• PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or DAWIA Level III Program Management certification preferred.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and executive communication skills
• Program financial and resource management
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Government customer relationship management
• Cross-functional team leadership
• Strong written and verbal communication

Why Join Us:

• Meaningful Mission: Support critical national security programs.
• Visible Impact: Lead work where your decisions and leadership directly influence program success.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced technical and business leaders.
• Growth: Join a growing company where your contributions are valued and visible.

Compensation & Benefits:

Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.

Lufco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. *

LufCo Employees: This position qualifies for up to a referral bonus. See the Employee Portal for details.

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