Defense Programs Manager - Navy/Marine Corps Solutions

Ultra Intelligence & Communications, ATS; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra I&C in Austin, TX or San Diego, CA leads innovative defense software and systems integration programs for Navy and Marine Corps. This Program Manager will coordinate dispersed teams and manage budgets, schedules, and technical performance to meet contractual goals.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, 6+ years of DoD program management experience, and strong leadership across contracts, engineering, and operations.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 6+ years of DoD program management experience.
• Experience leading software development, systems integration, or technical programs.
• Experience with ECPs, contract modifications, or requirements management.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and cost performance metrics.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Navy/Marine Corps programs through all phases.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet requirements.
• Deliver revenue, margin, forecasts, and EV metrics.
• Develop schedules, resource plans, and execution baselines.
• Lead software and systems development and integration efforts.
• Coordinate with contracts, finance, procurement, and engineering teams.
• Prepare program status reports and briefings for leadership and customers.
• Support proposal development and transition-to-execution activities.

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

DoD program management

Software development & systems

Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)

Scheduling & cost metrics

Communication skills

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or related discipline

Job description

Ultra I&C in Austin, TX or San Diego, CA leads innovative defense software and systems integration programs for Navy and Marine Corps. This Program Manager will coordinate dispersed teams and manage budgets, schedules, and technical performance to meet contractual goals.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, 6+ years of DoD program management experience, and strong leadership across contracts, engineering, and operations.