DoD Program Manager – On‑Site OKC, 9/80 Schedule

Long Wave Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/L

Paid Time Off

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Long Wave Inc. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead DoD programs in an on-site OKC environment. The role requires coordinating across IPTs, ensuring cost/schedule/technical performance, and managing customer relations with executive visibility.

The ideal candidate will possess a STEM degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and an active U.S. government security clearance. Expect cross-functional collaboration and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in program management and leading teams across cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and Profit & Loss management.
• Knowledge of DoD program phases including engineering and manufacturing development, integration and test, production, and sustainment.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes and organizations.
• Typically a STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of assigned programs, ensuring successful execution in accordance with 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

Cost & Schedule Management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Presentation Skills

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Program Management Certification (PMP/DAWIA)

Job description

Long Wave Inc. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead DoD programs in an on-site OKC environment. The role requires coordinating across IPTs, ensuring cost/schedule/technical performance, and managing customer relations with executive visibility.

The ideal candidate will possess a STEM degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and an active U.S. government security clearance. Expect cross-functional collaboration and travel as needed.