Program Manager

Program ManagerWiSC Enterprises is seeking an experienced and mission-focused Program Manager to support Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and Federal programs involving national security, defense modernization, acquisition support, systems integration, and mission operations.The Program Manager will provide leadership, strategic oversight, and operational management across complex technical and mission support programs. This role requires expertise in program execution, stakeholder engagement, acquisition support, risk management, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams supporting mission-critical initiatives.The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to government customers while overseeing program performance, schedules, budgets, contract execution, and delivery of technical and operational solutions aligned with customer mission objectives.This is a full-time position supporting onsite, hybrid, or customer-location environments based on program requirements.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage complex defense, intelligence, and Federal programs supporting mission-critical operations and modernization initiativesProvide strategic program oversight for technical, operational, engineering, acquisition, and mission support activitiesManage program execution across cost, schedule, performance, staffing, and risk management objectivesCoordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, engineers, analysts, and mission partners to ensure successful program deliveryDevelop and maintain program plans, schedules, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), risk registers, and status reporting processesSupport acquisition lifecycle activities including requirements development, acquisition planning, source selection support, and contract executionMonitor program performance metrics and recommend corrective actions to ensure successful mission outcomesLead program reviews, technical interchange meetings, executive briefings, and stakeholder engagementsOversee development of acquisition documentation, technical reports, statements of work (SOW), performance work statements (PWS), and program deliverablesSupport budget planning, financial management, earned value management (EVM), and resource allocation activitiesCoordinate cross-functional teams supporting engineering, cybersecurity, cloud modernization, infrastructure, intelligence, and operational programsEnsure compliance with applicable DoD, IC, Federal acquisition, cybersecurity, and program management policies and standardsIdentify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiencies, and mission enhancement initiativesSupport proposal development, capture activities, technical solutioning, and business development efforts as requiredRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Information Technology, National Security Studies, or related field10+ years of experience managing DoD, IC, or Federal programsExperience supporting defense acquisition, systems integration, intelligence operations, or mission support programsStrong knowledge of program management methodologies, lifecycle management, and acquisition processesExperience managing program schedules, budgets, staffing, risks, and customer relationshipsFamiliarity with DoD acquisition frameworks, Federal contracting processes, and program execution activitiesStrong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving capabilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefing experienceAbility to lead multidisciplinary teams in dynamic mission environmentsActive Secret clearance required; Top Secret/SCI preferredDesired QualificationsMaster's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Program Management, or related disciplineExperience supporting Air Force, Space Force, Intelligence Community, or defense modernization initiativesKnowledge of Agile methodologies, digital engineering, DevSecOps, or cloud modernization effortsExperience supporting large-scale enterprise or mission systems programsFamiliarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management frameworks, and strategic planning processesRelevant certifications such as:PMP (Project Management Professional)DAWIA CertificationFAC-P/PMSAFe AgilistLean Six SigmaSecurity+Experience supporting proposal efforts, capture management, and technical/business development activities