Program Director

SOS International LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 233,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

SOSi seeks a Program Director to lead a complex DoD program for INDOPACOM, delivering secure, high‑tempo networks across CONUS and OCONUS. You will align project execution with DoD standards, cybersecurity, and enterprise services, ensuring FOC in challenging environments.

This role reports to government leadership, manages cross‑functional teams, oversees budgets, and maintains performance metrics, risk management, and compliant reporting to government and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active in-scope DoD Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 15+ years in program management for DoD/federal contracts.
• 5+ years in senior leadership managing large, complex technical programs.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS, RMF/A&A processes, DoD 8570/8140 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for all program activities supporting INDOPACOM objectives.
• Oversee four task areas: Task Order Management, Systems Administration, Security Services, Enterprise Management.
• Ensure delivery of all contract deliverables and reports (MPR, WAR, CPR).
• Lead risk management, COA development, and staffing transitions.
• Ensure compliance with DoD standards and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

DoD/DFARS RMF knowledge

PMP/PgMP/DAWIA

Contract management

INDOPACOM awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Information Technology/Cybersecurity/Business

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

• Compensation: USD 233048 - USD 308632 - yearly

Company Description

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.

Job Description

The Program Director is the driving force behind a complex, mission‑critical federal program delivering advanced capabilities to INDOPACOM customers. This role provides strategic leadership across project execution, systems integration, cybersecurity, network engineering, and enterprise services—ensuring resilient, secure, and fully operational networks achieve and sustain Full Operational Capability (FOC) in high‑tempo environments.

As the single point of accountability for contract success, the Program Director leads delivery across Task Order Management, Systems Administration, Security Services, and Enterprise Management Services, while enforcing rigorous compliance with DoD standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and federal acquisition regulations. Serving as the senior interface with Government leadership, this leader drives operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across globally distributed CONUS and OCONUS teams, enabling scalable, future‑ready solutions aligned with evolving mission demands.

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all related program activities supporting INDOPACOM operational and strategic objectives.
• Ensure full implementation of principles, architecture, standards, and specifications across all supported environments.
• Oversee execution across all four task areas:
  • Task Order Management.
  • Systems Administration.
  • Security Services.
  • Enterprise Management Services.
• Ensure delivery of all contract deliverables including Monthly Progress Reports (MPR), Weekly Activity Reports (WAR), Contractor Performance Reports (CPR), technical documentation, and transition plans.
• Maintain a rolling 90-Day Action Plan and ensure alignment with Government priorities, milestones, and performance standards.
• Monitor program performance against Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs), ensuring 100% on-time delivery and high-qualityoutput.
• Lead risk management efforts, proactively identifying, mitigating, and communicating risks with recommended courses of action (COAs).
• Manage surge support requirements while maintaining operational continuity.

Technical & Operational Oversight

• Oversee systems integration, network engineering, and cyber security operationssupporting networks and information systems.
• Ensure achievement and sustainment of Full Operational Capability (FOC) across all supported sites.
• Direct:
  • Systems engineering, installation, testing, and evaluation.
  • Network management, configuration, and fault resolution.
  • Hardware/software lifecycle management and procurement.
  • Technical documentation, training, and knowledge management.
• Ensure execution ofVerification & Validation (V&V) activities,Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs),andInterface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Support global deployment activities, including OCONUS engineering, site surveys, and exercise support.
• Oversee technical demonstrations and integration of new capabilities.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements including RMF, STIGs, and A&A processes.
• Oversee Information Assurance (IA), COMSEC management, and network security operations.
• Ensure secure integration of cryptographic systems and classified communications.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust environment requirements

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary interface with Government leadership, COR, and INDOPACOM stakeholders.
• Lead monthly and weekly program reviews, including CPR and MPR briefings.
• Provide executive-level reporting on program status, risks, financials, and performance.
• Ensure customer satisfaction across INDOPACOM,component commands (PACAF, USARPAC, MARFORPAC, PACFLT, SOCPAC) and subordinate commands(USFK, USFJ).
• Manage program budgets, forecasting, and cost control for FFP and O&M activities.
• Track contractline-itemperformance, burn rates, and funding status.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, invoicing accuracy, and financial reporting.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, cybersecurity, and program management functions.
• Oversee staffing, onboarding, and personnel transitions, including transition-in/out planning.
• Ensure workforce readiness, certifications, and training compliance.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on mission success and continuous improvement.
• Oversee enterprise governance and information-sharing capabilities.
• Ensure maintenance of technical libraries knowledge management systems.
• Promote standardization and adherence to architecture across all supported sites.

Qualifications

• Active in-scope DoDTopSecret clearance (SCIeligibilitypreferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in program management supporting DoD or federal contracts.
• Executive presence and demonstrated business acumen.
• At least 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing large, complex technical programs.
• Demonstrated experience supportingsystems integration, network engineering, cybersecurity/informationassurance.
• Strong knowledge ofFAR / DFARS,RMF / A&A processes,DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
• Experience managingCONUS/OCONUS operations and distributed teams.
• Proven ability to manage programs with strict performance metrics and AQL requirements.
• ActivePMP,PgMP,or DAWIAPMcertification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting INDOPACOM or Combatant Commands.
• Experience with coalition networks.
• Experience supporting large-scale military exercises and contingency operations.

Additional Information

• Stationed inHonolulu,Hawaiiwith frequentCONUS/OCONUSsupporttravel(Japan, Korea, Guam, etc.).
• May require non-standard hours to support global operations and mission requirements.
• High-tempo, mission-critical environment supporting national defense objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines.
• Target Salary Range: $233,048 to $308,632.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.