Assistant Program Manager Sensing & Communications Security Clearance

We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Program Manager to join our growing team—an early‑career professional who is organized, adaptable, curious, and eager to build a foundation in program execution and systems development. A successful candidate will work closely with project leadership teams to support a variety of efforts spanning schedule, budget, deliverables, and technical coordination. This role offers visibility, growth potential, and the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects.

This is a foundational role with the opportunity to evolve based on your strengths; whether you come from a programmatic or technical background we are interested in helping you grow into a versatile contributor with increasing levels of ownership.

• Assist the program with managing full lifecycle of technical programs: scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and risk
• Develop, maintain, and monitor program schedules, budgets, and resource tracking tools
• Track program deliverables and ensuring timely submission in accordance with contract requirements
• Maintain and improve programmatic processes and tools (documentation templates, tracking mechanisms)
• Support proposal development, including technical approach, planning, and cost estimation
• Coordinate preparations of presentation material and briefing packages for customer meetings and key engineering events
• Manage and distribute meeting minutes and action items to internal and external stakeholders; follow up to ensure timely closure
• Help facilitate team communication and documentation cross program areas, including integration of reports, logs, and records

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 2-5 years of professional experience supporting program or project management in a technical or R&D environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication to accurately document and report findings to colleagues, customer, vendors, etc.
• Exceptional organization skills, note taking, and following up on actions
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and government contracting
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Power Point
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Ability to work proactively and adapt in a cross functional, fast paced environment

• Prior experience working in technical programs
• Prior experience supporting or managing DoD or acquisition programs
• DAWIA Certification
• PMP or equivalent program management certification
• Experience in technical writing, system documentation & supporting new business proposals/bids
• Familiarity with engineering development, life cycles and documentation standards
• Understanding of integration verification and test planning processes
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and balance shifting priorities
• Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and organize daily schedules
• Experience in Dynamic 365 PSA or PO

Location:

Pawcatuck, CT or Groton, CT full relocation provided.