Emerging DoD Program Manager

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Competitive PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with immediate vesting and 4%+匹

9/80 optional schedule

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement

Professional Development Resources

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Tech Connect events

Employee Recognition Awards

Social events and catered lunches

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) in Arlington, VA is seeking an Associate Program Manager to join our Advanced Capabilities team. The role involves supporting program execution, customer coordination, and financial performance while developing into an independent PM. This on-site position requires at least 3 days in the office and an active Secret U.S.

Security Clearance. You will work with program managers, engineering teams, and leadership to ensure programs are planned, staffed,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent full-time professional experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the management and development of complex software systems for the DoD.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Managers and Project Technical Leads in planning and execution of programs and technical workstreams.
• Coordinate program activities across engineering, operations, contracts, finance, procurement, security, and other functions.
• Maintain program schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and action items.
• Monitor program execution against contractual requirements, milestones, cost objectives, and delivery schedules.
• Identify risks and elevate concerns before impacting performance.
• Facilitate program meetings and technical coordination reviews.
• Prepare customer reviews, demonstrations, and program status reviews.
• Maintain accurate program documentation accessible to stakeholders.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

DoD experience

Strong organizational skills

Time-management

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Independent initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) in Arlington, VA is seeking an Associate Program Manager to join our Advanced Capabilities team. The role involves supporting program execution, customer coordination, and financial performance while developing into an independent PM. This on-site position requires at least 3 days in the office and an active Secret U.S.

Security Clearance. You will work with program managers, engineering teams, and leadership to ensure programs are planned, staffed,