DoD Program Manager: Strategic Defense Initiatives

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Stafford, VA seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead DoD programs. This role interfaces with government stakeholders, executives, and partners to align objectives with DoD acquisition processes. Responsibilities include end-to-end program oversight, budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and contract compliance.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with security clearance eligibility and PMP certification.

Qualifications

• US citizen with ability to obtain security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing DoD contracts and programs.
• PMP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee DoD programs from initiation through execution and delivery.
• Serve as primary point of contact for government customers, executive management, and subcontractors.
• Lead integrated project teams and ensure cross-functional coordination across all program areas.
• Manage program budgets, schedules, and performance to ensure cost, quality, and timeline requirements are met.
• Oversee contract execution, compliance, and reporting in accordance with DoD requirements.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships to ensure successful delivery of services and products.
• Align program execution with customer priorities and organizational strategy.
• Provide regular updates, reporting, and risk assessments to senior leadership.

Skills

Budget management

Contract execution

Vendor oversight

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Stafford, VA seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead DoD programs. This role interfaces with government stakeholders, executives, and partners to align objectives with DoD acquisition processes. Responsibilities include end-to-end program oversight, budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and contract compliance.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with security clearance eligibility and PMP certification.