Program Manager

Radiance Technologies; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive 401(k) benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Radiance Technologies seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams and serve as the main interface with government customers and Radiance leadership. You will drive program execution, translate requirements into measurable results, and ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are met.

The role requires strategic and hands-on leadership in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Master's degree in engineering, science, business, management, or 16+ years of equivalent experience.
• 5+ years supervisory experience.
• 5+ years experience with AFRL, NASIC, NSIC, universities, or similar government/academic orgs.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government acquisition processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using project scheduling and tracking tools (e.g., MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of the contract, ensuring performance against cost, schedule, technical, and contractual objectives.
• Serve as a primary customer interface to government stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams of program managers, engineers, analysts, and technical subject-matter experts.
• Develop innovative approaches and solutions to complex technical and programmatic challenges.
• Understand and support U.S. Government acquisition processes, including requirements development and acquisition planning.
• Establish and maintain program organizations, processes, and execution strategies aligned with customer requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver program milestones and technical deliverables.
• Communicate program status, risks, issues, and recommendations clearly in written and verbal form.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to customers, senior government officials, and Radiance executive management.
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain successful program execution.
• Support business development, proposal activities, and growth opportunities.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in engineering/science/business/management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Radiance Technologies is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and direct cross-functional, integrated teams while serving as a key interface with government customers and Radiance leadership. This position requires a leader who can operate effectively at both the strategic and tactical levels of understanding customer priorities, building effective teams, solving complex problems, and translating requirements into measurable program results. This individual will be responsible for driving program execution and ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are achieved.

Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company offering a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Employee ownership, generous 401(k) benefits, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, educational reimbursement, and challenging technical assignments provide employees with opportunities to grow and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of the contract, ensuring performance against cost, schedule, technical, and contractual objectives.
• Serve as a primary customer interface to government stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams of program managers, engineers, analysts, and technical subject-matter experts.
• Develop innovative approaches and solutions to complex technical and programmatic challenges.
• Understand and support U.S. Government acquisition processes, including requirements development and acquisition planning.
• Establish and maintain program organizations, processes, and execution strategies aligned with customer requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver program milestones and technical deliverables.
• Clearly and effectively communicate program status, risks, issues, and recommendations through both written and verbal communication.
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations to customers, senior government officials, and Radiance executive management.
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain successful program execution.
• Support business development, proposal activities, and growth opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Master's degree in one of the following: engineering, science, business, management, or 16+ years equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Supervisory experience 5+ years
• Recent and relevant experience working with the AFRL, NASIC, NSIC, universities, or similar government and academic organizations 5+ years
• IT solution development and implementation experience
• Familiarity with U.S. Government acquisition processes and practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to customers and executive-level management.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar project scheduling and tracking tools.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on program cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer requirements.

Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.