Program Manager

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Program Manager

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THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD.

K  is seeking a senior Program Manager to lead a nationwide, safety‑critical air traffic controller training program supporting the Federal Aviation Administration. This multi‑year program delivers continuous, year‑round training across 300+ locations nationwide, including the FAA Academy and field facilities. The Program Manager will oversee a workforce on the order of 800 personnel and manage an annual budget greater than $100M+ (multi‑hundred‑million‑dollar total contract value).

The role serves as primary interface with the FAA Program Office and is accountable for program performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Provide end‑to‑end leadership for a nationwide training program delivering thousands of training events annually to over 2,000 trainees per year in support of the National Airspace System.
• Lead and coordinate distributed operations across 300+ training sites, including Academy‑based and field training activities.
• Manage and lead a large, geographically dispersed workforce (hundreds of active instructors and support staff at any time), ensuring consistent training quality and staffing readiness.
• Oversee program budget (~$100M+ annually), schedule, performance metrics, and risk management.
• Serve as primary liaison to FAA stakeholders, providing program reviews, performance reporting, and issue resolution.
• Establish and enforce Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Assurance / Quality Control processes appropriate for 24/7 safety‑critical training operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization, including adoption of advanced simulation, digital training tools, and data‑driven performance management.

• 15+ years of program management experience (or 20+ years with a bachelor’s degree) leading large, multi‑site programs with 500+ personnel and annual budgets on the order of $100M+ in safety‑critical or highly regulated environments (e.g., aviation, defense).
• Master’s degree in business, management, aviation, or related field (or bachelor’s degree with additional experience as noted above).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (active).
• Demonstrated success managing nationwide operations, complex stakeholder environments, and federal contracts.
• Proven experience implementing safety, quality, and compliance frameworks in mission‑critical programs.

• Direct experience with FAA, DOT, or air traffic operations/training programs.
• Familiarity with the National Airspace System (NAS) and controller training environments.
• Experience leading programs exceeding 1,000 personnel or $500M+ total value.
• Background in training modernization, simulation‑based training, or data‑driven performance improvement.
• Additional safety or quality certifications (e.g., SMS, ISO‑based quality systems).

$228,400-$342,600. This range is for the Washington, D.C. area

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

K  may offer bonuses,…