DoD Program Manager I/II — Lead IPTs & Growth (9/80)

Long Wave, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Long Wave seeks a Program Manager I/II to lead complex DoD-related programs in Oklahoma City, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality alignment with contracts. The role interfaces with customers, executives, and cross-functional teams to drive successful program execution.

The ideal candidate has strong program management experience, EVMS, and a STEM background with at least 5 years in relevant roles, plus U.S. citizenship and security clearance eligibility. Travel ~25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in Program Management leading teams managing cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and Profit & Loss management.
• Knowledge of all phases of DoD programs including engineering and manufacturing development, integration and test, production, and sustainment.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of assigned programs, ensuring successful execution in accordance with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Serve as the primary program lead, accountable for technical, cost, schedule, and quality performance while maintaining compliance with company policies and customer expectations.
• Develop and execute integrated Program Management Plans (PMPs) and program schedules, identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies to achieve program objectives.
• Monitor program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, Estimates at Completion (EACs), Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments, and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Execute program growth initiatives by identifying Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, follow-on opportunities, and supporting business development, capture, and proposal activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prime contractors, U.S. Government representatives, subcontractors, and industry partners to ensure successful program execution and support future business opportunities.
• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and coordinate cross-functional execution across Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functional organizations.
• Identify and resolve program risks, issues, and execution challenges by developing and implementing effective mitigation and recovery plans.
• Conduct Program Management Reviews (PMRs), financial reviews, customer status meetings, executive briefings, and gate reviews, delivering clear and actionable program updates.
• Collaborate with functional leadership to ensure appropriate staffing, resource allocation, workforce planning, contract startup, and successful program execution.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment while demonstrating sound judgment, accountability, and Long Wave leadership behaviors.
• Travel approximately 25% as required to support customer engagements and program execution.

Skills

Program Management

Earned Value Management

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Customer engagement

Problem-solving

Workforce planning

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Long Wave seeks a Program Manager I/II to lead complex DoD-related programs in Oklahoma City, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality alignment with contracts. The role interfaces with customers, executives, and cross-functional teams to drive successful program execution.

The ideal candidate has strong program management experience, EVMS, and a STEM background with at least 5 years in relevant roles, plus U.S. citizenship and security clearance eligibility. Travel ~25% is expected.