Director of Programs

Lynker Technologies; Leesburg (VA); Teletrabalho; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Lynker Technologies seeks a Director of Programs to provide leadership for complex weather and climate programs, coordinating objectives, schedules, resources, milestones, and deliverables. You will lead testing planning, evaluation, data reporting, and risk management while interfacing with customers, partners, and leadership.

Ideal candidates bring experience managing technical or government programs, strong leadership, and travel flexibility to support current and future opportunities.

Qualificações

• 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.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lynker Technologies

Director of Programs

US--

Job ID: 2026-1713

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Remote Worker- USA Only

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.

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

• 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

• 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

Ideal Director of Programs

• 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:

• 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.