Junior Program Manager

Hoplite Group; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoplite Group is seeking a Junior Program Manager to support a Department of Defense initiative. The ideal candidate will bring significant program management experience, especially in DoD environments, effectively coordinating across multiple stakeholders. This full-time role involves delivering high-quality reports, managing teams, and navigating federal contracting processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing DoD Federal contracts.
• Expertise in federal contracting processes.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct a dispersed team of Subject Matter Experts.
• Oversee the full program lifecycle from initiation to delivery.
• Track project progress and provide consistent updates.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Job description

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Opportunity: Junior Program Manager

Bottom Line Up Front: The Hoplite Group, a Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in defense-oriented solutions, is currently seeking a Junior Program Manager to support an ongoing Department of Defense (DoD) initiative. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record managing programs within the federal contracting space, especially in DoD environments. This role requires a leader with excellent organization and communication skills, as well as experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and time zones.

Location: Remote (ideal home base is Greater Tampa Bay Area)

Level of Effort: Full-Time

Duties Will Include:

1. Serve as the principal Program Manager, responsible for organizing, directing, and managing a dispersed team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) supporting U.S. government and partner nation capacity building efforts.
2. Oversee the full program lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, delivery, and closure of monthly activities, reporting, and ad hoc deliverables.
3. Provide strategic direction and ensure all program deliverables meet technical and contractual requirements.
4. Act as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, subcontracting offices, and partner companies.
5. Collaborate with Hoplite Group’s Finance Team to support cost estimation, monitor spending, review invoices, and manage vendor portal requirements.
6. Track project progress using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Project; provide consistent and transparent status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
7. Support the Recruiting Team in identifying, vetting, and submitting qualified candidates to meet emerging customer requirements.
8. Deliver concise weekly and monthly reports and briefings to senior Hoplite Group stakeholders and government clients.
9. Ensure quality, risk mitigation, and compliance with DoD and federal program standards.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

1. 3+ years of experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD) in a leadership or project/program management role. Ideally, has some experience with U.S. DoD Security Cooperation initiatives.
2. 3+ years of program management experience, including oversight of teams across all program lifecycle phases.
3. Proven experience delivering federal services and managing contracts within complex DoD environments.
4. Experience with federal contracting processes, including FAR compliance, contract execution, and reporting – highly preferred.
5. Familiarity with ITAR and FMS processes – preferred.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage teams, track financial and hourly data, and deliver high-quality reports.
7. Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and program management tools such as MS Project Professional/Server.
8. Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
9. Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
10. PMP or equivalent certification – preferred but not required.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• International Affairs