Program Manager

This Program Manager role sits within a fast-growing defense technology company in Northern Virginia, supporting a portfolio of active DoD programs across the full contract lifecycle. The position bridges business development and program execution, owning proposal efforts, customer relationships, and delivery performance simultaneously. It is a senior individual contributor role with high visibility into company strategy and direct exposure to end customers operating in special operations and mission-critical environments.

Job Responsibilities

• :Own cost, schedule, and technical performance across a portfolio of active government defense contract
• sLead and coordinate proposal development in response to government solicitations, RFPs, and follow-on opportunitie
• sServe as the primary point of contact for government program managers, contracting officers, and customer stakeholder
• sEnsure contract compliance across FFP, IDIQ, and other contract vehicles in line with FAR and DFARS requirement
• sCoordinate internally across engineering, operations, and BD teams to keep programs aligned with customer deliverable
• sMaintain program health reporting and present status updates to senior leadershi
• pSupport pipeline development and capture strategy for new and adjacent business opportunitie

sExperience Required

• :Proven track record managing DoD programs end to end, from award through deliver
• yStrong working knowledge of government contracting fundamentals including FAR, DFARS, and IDIQ structure
• sHands-on proposal writing experience, ideally including capture coordination and source selection familiarit
• yPrior background at a defense contractor or program management office; GovCon experience at firms such as Booz Allen, Leidos, SAIC, or similar strongly preferre
• dMilitary background in acquisitions or program management is a strong plu
• sFamiliarity with unmanned systems, ISR, or sensor payload programs beneficial but not require
• dActive security clearance preferre
• dLocated in or able to commute to Northern Virgini