Senior Program Manager
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Management
Project & Program Management
Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:
Programmatic
- Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met.
- Develop strategies and vision for projects related to emerging technology in capability development.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident.
- Exercise capability development process (formally JCIDS), Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), and DoD acquisition processes
- Support documentation, staffing, and compliance with applicable policies and governance structures
- Assist in aligning capability efforts with strategic guidance (e.g., NDS, service strategies) Capability Development Support
- Refine and document capability gaps in support of requirements development, refinement, and staffing
- Ensure traceability from strategic guidance to capability requirements
- Coordinate across Air Staff, MAJCOMs, and Combatant Commands sponsors
- Facilitate integration between requirements, acquisition, science & technology (S&T), and operational stakeholders Analytical & Technical Support
- Oversee mission engineering, operational analysis, and trade studies to inform capability decisions
- Evaluate alternatives and support courses of action (COA) development
A solid professional reputation in above mentioned communities. The ability to work independently in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoW, military/civilian personnel and industry partners researching, producing, and disseminating products. Solid leadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”. Strong communication skills - written and verbal, presentation. Solid problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Successful track record in managing aerospace/defense programs. Knowledge and expertise in capability development and integration including MS&A activities that support programs within the USAF. 12 months or more of experience in a SAP environment within the last 3 years highly preferred. MA/MS + 10 YOE BA/BS + 18 YOE 22 YOE Must possess an active DoW TS/SCI with in-scope SSBI and SAP eligibility.
U.S. Citizenship is required. LI-MM1 ONSITE
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