Program Manager

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Annapolis (MD); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time-Off

Education Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace solutions provider is seeking a Program Manager II in Annapolis Junction, MD. The candidate will manage the cost, schedule, and performance of government contracts, ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement. Qualified applicants should have a PMP certification and extensive program management experience, particularly in the defense or intelligence community. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, fostering innovation and success within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance of programs.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and produce technical reports.
• Experience in budget management and earned value reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead program efforts for contract execution.
• Ensure contract performance and compliance with regulations.
• Manage risk and reporting on technical progress.

Skills

Program management

Effective communication

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Financial management

Risk management

Business development

PMP certification

Experience in intelligence community

Education

PMP, FAC-PIPM Mid-Level, or DAWIA Level 2

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Confluence

Deltek Cobra

Job description

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner—driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos is looking for an innovative Program Manager II to join our team in-person in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract: Serves as the main of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), the Government Program Manager. Directly contributes to program efforts in several areas, including cost management, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities. Ensures proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure effective execution of the contract. The PM shall utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas as well as write and review technical documents. This position is contingent based on award.

Experience And Skills

• Program management with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance.
• Effective communication skills for stakeholder engagement and technical reporting.
• Program and team leadership with resource allocation and personnel management.
• Knowledge of regulatory and contractual compliance (FAR/DFARS, acquisition policies, QFRs).
• Financial management including budgeting, cost tracking, and earned value reporting.
• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning.
• Business development skills to grow business with existing customers and expand to new customers.
• Must have a PMP, FAC-PIPM Mid-Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2 certification in Program Management, and 1 year of demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as EVM.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Prior experience as a program or deputy program manager on contracts supporting national intelligence community customers, and/or experience as a subcontract manager, managing a team in support of a prime contractor.
• Experience working in SCIF environments and familiarity with expectations, norms, constraints, and workflow limitations of performing program management in a classified facility.
• Experience applying Agile development methodologies alongside traditional Earned Value Management on DoD/IC software-intensive programs.
• Experience contributing to proposal development and business capture efforts for new efforts and re‑competes of existing contracts.
• Understanding of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) process and how PM actions directly influence past performance ratings that affect future contract competitiveness.
• Familiarity with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements for timekeeping, labor charging, indirect rate structures, and incurred cost submissions.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain TS/SCI-poly‑cleared personnel in a competitive market, including creative retention strategies.
• Experience with PM tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools for schedule management, and with EVM‑capable tools like Deltek Cobra, wInsight, or MPM.
• Master's degree in a relevant field (MBA, MS in Systems Engineering or Program/Project Management, etc).

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long‑haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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