Program Manager

Scientific Research Corporation; Alexandria (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering firm in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Program Manager to oversee project development and implementation for DOD platforms. The ideal candidate must possess over 10 years of project/program management experience and an active Top-Secret Clearance. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams and providing analytical guidance on technology development. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Project/Program Management for DOD platforms.
• Excellent verbal, written communications, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable interacting with high-level individuals.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Professional Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of project development and implementation.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and project estimates.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team.
• Coordinate meetings across multiple time zones.

Skills

Project/Program Management

Analytical skills

Communication

Independence in fast-paced environments

Ability to take projects from concept to implementation

Top-Secret Clearance

Travel capability

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or project management field

Job description

Program Manager

Location: US-VA-Alexandria

ID: 2026-11075

Category: Program Manager

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Application Open Date: 4/1/2026

Description

• Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects
• Developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
• Providing technical and analytical guidance to project team
• Developing and executing acquisition strategies on behalf of the government customer to execute program management balancing cost, schedule and performance across a range of technology development initiatives
• Developing and refining contracting documentation on behalf of the government customer to enable the government to award innovative contracts that mature technology across a range of disparate technologies
• Coordinating, facilitating, and participating in meetings across multiple time zones with a variety of stakeholders and summarizing the proceedings
• Preparing and staffing international documentation on behalf of the government customer to enable international project arrangements to be executed
• Maintaining knowledge and awareness of all other complimentary and competitive technology maturation initiatives across the Department of Defense
• Preparing papers, presentations, reports, and administrative packages on program management support issues in response to direction from TRMC leadership

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Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Project/Program Management in the acquisition/development/release for DOD platforms
• Solid analytical skills based on work experience
• Excellent verbal, written communications, and interpersonal skills along with a professional appearance and countenance
• Comfortable interacting with high level individuals and functions well independently and in a fast paced, high pressure team environment
• Ability to take projects from original concept through final implementation
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Ability to travel mostly CONUS in the National Capital Region
• Proficient in Microsoft Professional Office Suite in a Windows environment

Desired Skills

• DIWIA level III Certification in Program Management
• Served in at least one Critical Acquisition Position; Chartered Product/Project Manager Preferable
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or project management field from an accredited college or university
• Service in the Pentagon for more than 12 months
• Ability to work and interact across the Military Departments and multiple offices of the Secretary of Defense as well as industry and private citizens at a senior level
• Comfortable working a variety of disparate issues in a fluid environment simultaneously

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Some travel mostly CONUS in the National Capital Region

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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