Program Director

SOSi; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SOSi is seeking a Program Director to lead a federal program supporting INDOPACOM. This role involves strategic leadership across project execution, systems integration, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Key responsibilities include overseeing risk management, program performance monitoring, and client relationship management. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in federal program management and a strong background in cybersecurity frameworks. This position requires a Bachelor's degree, with an advanced degree preferred, and offers an opportunity to drive operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex federal programs.
• Strong understanding of DoD standards and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for INDOPACOM program activities.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and acquisition regulations.
• Lead risk management efforts and communicate with Government leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Risk management

Cybersecurity compliance

Operations management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Project Management software

Cybersecurity frameworks

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.

Essential Job Duties

Program Leadership & Execution

• 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-quality output.
• 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 operations supporting 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 of Verification & Validation (V&V) activities, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Interface 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 contractor personnel meet DoD 8570/8140 certification requirements.
• 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).

Financial & Contract Management

• Manage program budgets, forecasting, and cost control for FFP and O&M activities.
• Track contract line-item performance, burn rates, and funding status.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, invoicing accuracy, and financial reporting.

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• 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.

Enterprise & Knowledge Management

• 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.