Program Manager

## Program Manager Apply:
Beavercreek, Ohio:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R2130759
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* Title:

** Program Manager###
*** Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !
*** K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.  
** Why Join Us?**
* ** Innovative Projects:
** K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
* ** Collaborative Environment:
** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
* ** Impactful Work:
** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.  
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* Position Summary:

** K , Inc. is seeking a highly capable and organized Program Manager to join our team in Maine. This role supports the Kingpin Program Office by serving as a project lead and operational coordinator—ensuring smooth execution of acquisition activities, team support functions, and program office operations.  
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Team Coordination & Support:
** Lead onboarding, security processing, and team integration activities to ensure readiness and cohesion.
* ** Operational Oversight:
** Manage SharePoint, Teams, Jira, and Confluence environments to support collaboration and data organization.
* ** Acquisition Documentation:
** Assist with acquisition planning, documentation, and milestone decision support across programs.
* ** Battle Rhythm & Task Management:
** Track action items, manage taskers, and support oversight boards to maintain operational cadence.
* ** Gap Analysis & Risk Identification:
** Conduct continuous assessments of Branch operations, programmatic efforts, and capabilities to proactively identify mission gaps, blind spots, or emerging operational risks; recommend mitigation strategies to leadership.
* ** Business Process Improvement:
** Analyze existing workflows, battle rhythms, and standard operating procedures (SOPs); identify bottlenecks, redundancies, or administrative friction; recommend and help implement lean methodologies to enhance overall Branch efficiency.  
** Work Environment:**
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* Location:

** On-site, Maine
* ** Travel Requirements:
** 0-35%
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* Working Hours:

** Standard – Core hours 0900 - 1500  
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* Qualifications:

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* Required:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field.
* Program/Project Management

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience in acquisition or program management roles.
* Organizational

Skills:

Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, systems, and stakeholders.
* Communication:
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
* ** Active TS/SCI with SAP eligibility*
* ** Desired:
*** Advanced Degree or Certification:
Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred.
* DoD Acquisition

Experience:

Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and documentation.
* Tool Proficiency:

Experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
* Process Improvement:
Ability to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency.
* Leadership

Experience:

Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a government or defense setting.

** Ready to Make a Difference?
** If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at K . Let's shape the future together.  
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