Associate Program Manager - JobID-0243

About The Role Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) seeks an Associate Program Manager to join our Integrated Mission Systems team in San Diego, CA. The role reports to the Senior Program Manager and supports all aspects of program execution, including financial management, contract execution, progress reporting, workforce management, schedule tracking, and procurement. Clearance & Location Requirements All applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. This is an on‑site position requiring at least 4 days per week in the San Diego, CA office. What You Will Do Identify and engage subject matter experts to achieve project objectives. Assist with 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 and project artifacts. 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. 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, including configuring multi‑project scrum and kanban boards and maintaining clean parent‑child hierarchies. Working knowledge of Agile execution and iterative delivery concepts. 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 certification. Prior military experience. Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or 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. Pay Range $74,000 - $116,000 or $90,000 - $150,000 per year. Pay depends on experience, skills, and education. Job Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Innovative Defense Technologies