Director of Programs

Lynker; Idaho; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) with company match

ESOP – employee-owned

Paid time off + holidays

Tuition assistance

Bonus/recognition program

Job summary

Lynker is seeking an experienced Director of Programs to provide leadership and oversight for a portfolio of technical and operational programs. You will drive program execution, testing, and evaluation, while coordinating resources, schedules, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.

You will engage customers and partners, mentor program personnel, and contribute to new business opportunities while maintaining strong leadership and communication with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and significant relevant professional experience.
• Experience managing technical, operational, or government programs.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and multiple simultaneous projects.
• Experience coordinating technical testing, evaluation, or related program activities.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Security requirements: ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned programs and related activities.
• Coordinate program objectives, schedules, resources, milestones, and deliverables.
• Lead testing and evaluation planning, resources, and readiness reviews.
• Oversee test plans, data collection, and reporting; communicate findings to customers and leadership.
• Monitor program performance; identify risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate activities among program management, engineering, technical, operational, and business teams.
• Serve as senior interface with customers, partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. Lynker is seeking an experienced Director of Programs to provide leadership and oversight for a portfolio of technical and operational programs. This position will lead program execution, testing and evaluation, customer engagement, and coordination of resources, schedules, and deliverables.

The Director of Programs will work with organizational leadership, technical teams, customers, and partners to support successful execution of current programs while contributing to the development of future opportunities.

Responsibilities

Duties of the Director of Programs will include the following:

• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned programs, projects, and related activities.
• Coordinate program objectives, schedules, resources, milestones, and deliverables.
• Lead planning and coordination of testing and evaluation, including objectives, schedules, resources, and readiness reviews.
• Oversee test plans, evaluation criteria, data collection, and reporting; communicate findings and recommendations to customers and leadership.
• Monitor program performance and identify risks, dependencies, and emerging requirements.
• Coordinate activities among program management, engineering, technical, operational, and business teams.
• Serve as a senior interface with customers, partners, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Lead and participate in program reviews, planning sessions, technical discussions, and customer engagements.
• Develop and review program plans, briefings, reports, schedules, and other management products.
• Support development of budgets, estimates, resource requirements, and execution strategies.
• Assist leadership with development and evaluation of new program opportunities.
• Support proposal, capture, and business development activities as required.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to program and project personnel.
• Perform other program leadership responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

The Director of Programs selected should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and significant relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical, operational, or government programs.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and multiple simultaneous projects.
• Experience coordinating technical testing, evaluation, or related program activities.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior organizational and customer stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as required.

Security Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for assigned work

The Ideal Director of Programs will have the following:

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, federal government, research and development, or advanced technology programs.
• Familiarity with government contracting, acquisition, technology development, or program execution.
• Experience supporting testing and evaluation programs, technical demonstrations, or field activities

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.