Program Manager

JSL Technologies Incorporated; Kekaha (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A government contracting firm in Kekaha, HI seeks an experienced Program Manager to oversee operations at the Pacific Missile Range Facility. The candidate will manage a team of over 15 employees and ensure compliance with mission-critical activities. Applicants must have at least 10 years of DoD leadership experience and a Bachelor's degree, with eligibility for a SECRET security clearance. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance level Secret.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in a DoD leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor operations supporting the Pacific Missile Range Facility.
• Manage a team of 15+ employees providing various support services.
• Ensure compliance on mission-critical and cybersecurity activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

Job description

Program Manager

Kekaha, HI

About Us:

JSL Technologies, Inc. (JSL) is a certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Veteran‑Owned government contractor delivering engineering, logistics, and program support services to the Department of Defense (DoD). Our team of more than 200 professionals is dedicated to providing practical, innovative, and cost‑effective solutions that support critical missions.

Headquartered in Oxnard, California, JSL supports government customers across the nation. We foster a culture built on integrity, collaboration, and accountability, empowering our employees to perform at a high level and continuously improve the way we serve our customers.

At JSL, our people are the foundation of our success. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well‑being and professional growth of our team.

Job Description:

JSL is seeking an experienced Program Manager responsible for overseeing contractor operations supporting the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) on Kauai, Hawaii—the Navy's premier test and evaluation range in the Pacific. PMRF serves as a designated test site for high‑priority national defense programs including Missile Defense Agency (MDA) missions such as Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (ABMD) and Aegis Ashore (AA), Standard Missiles testing, hypersonic weapons, directed energy systems, and unmanned aerial systems. The facility supports daily fleet training operations, up to six major test and evaluation missions annually, biennial RIMPAC exercises, and the twice‑annual Submarine Commander's Course.

The Key Personnel leader will manage a team of 15+ employees providing program management, financial management, administrative support, and information management services in this dynamic, high‑tempo operational environment. Responsibilities include coordinating mission planning and documentation through the Universal Documentation System (UDS), supporting range scheduling and fleet customer requirements, ensuring financial stewardship through the PMRF Business Information System (BIS), and maintaining 100% compliance on mission‑critical and cybersecurity activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of DoD leadership experience, a bachelor's degree, demonstrated problem‑solving and risk management capabilities, and preferably prior leadership experience at a DoD range or Major Range and Test Facility (MRTF). A SECRET clearance eligibility and IT‑II designation are required.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance level Secret
• Four (4) year Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a DoD (military, civilian, or contractor) leadership role

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 1. Communicate effectively with the customer as well as internal employees
• 2. Successfully lead a team of more than 15 employees in a dynamic/unpredictable environment
• 3. Br
  g structure and the ability to influence the internal workforce
• 4. Effectively problem solve and manage risks, anticipating and managing issues that are both present and emerging

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate leadership experience at a DoD range or Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB)

Security Clearance:

Applicants must have an active security clearance and/or the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain a DoD Government‑granted security clearance. Individuals will be subject to a background investigation to include but not limited to, criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

EEO:

JSL Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning employees, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, status as military, or as a veteran or as a qualified disabled veteran, ancestry, citizenship, national origin.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please contact [e-mail] if you need accommodation for the application process.