Program Manager; AI

Note:
This position is an onsite position based out of Dayton, Ohio and is contingent upon contract funding.

This role requires an active U.S. national security clearance.

Accelint is a mission-driven technology company focused on strengthening national security and supporting critical industries. We build the technologies that help operators and organizations see what’s happening, make faster and better decisions, take action with confidence, and stay ready for what comes next. Our work includes advanced sensors, autonomous systems, mission command and control software, AI-enabled training and simulation, and tools that improve logistics, maintenance, and overall readiness.

For nearly 30 years we have supported military and civilian agencies across the Department of Defense, U.S. allies and partners, and essential industries. When you join Accelint, your work directly contributes to protecting national security and strengthening the systems our society depends on. Accelint brings together the talents of Hypergiant, Forward Slope, Systems Innovation Engineering, Soar Tech, and Highbury Defense Group under one mission, with each entity contributing deep expertise in its domain.

This role is part of our Systems Innovation Engineering (SIE) division, which specializes in readiness and logistics, autonomous platforms, and sensor technologies. SIE develops resilient, integrated systems that enhance situational awareness, sustain mission readiness, and deliver reliable performance across air, ground, and maritime environments.

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the assigned program is completed on time, within budget and meets or exceeds internal expectations and all external customer requirements. The Program begins during the Capture Phase, extends through Proposal and into Contract implementation. This position is responsible for developing customer trust and developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with current and prospective customers.

This individual is required to establish a detailed understanding of the customer and provide appropriate direction to departments on identification of customer requirements and resolution of customer issues, in summary understanding the customers operating environment, pain points, and ideal end state.

• Manages assigned projects to ensure technical and financial objectives are achieved through the efficient allocation of resources, effective subcontractor management, comprehensive risk management, etc.
• Develops customer trust and maintains strong professional relationships with current and prospective customers.
• Observes, receives, and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources, internal and external.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Communicates frequently with supervisors, management, and peers to ensure adequate flow of information and awareness to meet deadlines and deliver the work product.
• Supports capture efforts for follow-on and new business opportunities.
• Coordinates capture efforts with business development and digital infrastructure consultants.
• Works inside secure spaces following security policies and procedures and couriering materials.
• Performs face-to-face interactions with Dayton, OH-area customers, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS in business, mathematics, engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• At least ten (10) years of program management related experience, preferably in defense industry
• Extensive experience managing a program/project team to execute a government contract or development efforts.
• Experience writing and managing proposals.
• Expertise with typical project management (planning and control) systems and tools such as:
  Contract and Subcontract Management, Systems Engineering Process, Integrated Master Plan, Integrated Master Schedule, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management System, Agile Project Management, Integrated Baseline Review, Periodic Program Reviews, Major Milestone Reviews, Capture and Proposal Plans, Internal…