Program Manager

ISPA Technology; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental coverage

PTO + 11 paid holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Relocation & Professional Development

Job summary

ISPA Technology is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead a large Navy program in Panama City Beach, FL, delivering expeditionary command-and-control systems. You will be responsible for overall performance, staffing, technical execution, schedule, cost, quality, risk, customer communication, and contract compliance.

You will direct a multidisciplinary team across software engineering, cyber, integration, fielding, and test activities, interfacing with Government customers and senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in MIS or related IT field and 9+ years leading expeditionary C5ISRT software programs.
• Experience with portfolio management, software integration, and mission system support.
• Experience with virtualized architectures and defense program environments.
• Linux+ certification and active Top Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead overall program execution and be primary interface with the Government customer.
• Manage staffing, schedules, priorities, risks, deliverables, and financial performance.
• Build and lead a technical team across engineering, cybersecurity, integration, test, and field support.
• Collaborate with technical leads to identify risks and resolve issues quickly.
• Keep the customer informed without unnecessary noise or surprises.
• Ensure staffing and 24/7/365 coverage for mission‑critical systems.
• Manage program reporting, labor utilization, travel, Government property, and certifications.
• Maintain proper contractor-Government personnel relationships and keep work non-personal.
• Support transition, hiring, onboarding, retention, and long‑term workforce planning.
• Align software, cyber, cloud, virtualization, automation, and fielding activities.

Skills

Program management

Expeditionary C5ISRT programs

Team leadership

Customer liaison

Agile / DevSecOps

Linux+ certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in MIS or related IT field

Tools

AWS

Azure

VMware

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

Ansible

Terraform

PowerShell

Python

Active Directory

Job description

Position Title: Program Manager

Location: Panama City Beach, Florida

Clearance: Active Top Secret, or ability to obtain one

Position Overview

ISPA Technology is looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead a large, technically complex Navy program supporting expeditionary command-and-control systems. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who knows how to run a program, lead technical teams, work closely with Government customers, and keep people focused when priorities move quickly.

You will be responsible for the overall performance of the program, including staffing, technical execution, schedule, cost, quality, risk, customer communication, and contract compliance. The Government expects contractor management to have full responsibility for performance, authority to make decisions, direct supervision of contractor personnel, and close coordination with the COR and PCO.

What You’ll Do

You will lead a multidisciplinary team supporting software engineering, systems administration, cybersecurity, software integration, fielded systems, and test activities.

Day to day, that means you will:

• Lead overall program execution and serve as the primary interface with the Government customer.
• Manage staffing, schedules, priorities, risks, deliverables, and financial performance.
• Build and lead a strong technical team, including engineering, cybersecurity, integration, test, and field‑support personnel.
• Work with technical leads to make sure problems are identified early and resolved quickly.
• Keep the customer informed without creating unnecessary noise or surprises.
• Make sure the team maintains the staffing and response coverage needed to support mission‑critical systems, including 24/7/365 operational requirements.
• Manage program reporting, labor utilization, travel, Government property, workforce certifications, and other contract requirements.
• Maintain the proper relationship between contractor personnel and Government personnel and ensure the work remains non-personal in nature.
• Support transition, hiring, onboarding, retention, and long‑term workforce planning.
• Help technical teams stay aligned across software, cyber, cloud, virtualization, automation, and fielding activities.

The technical environment includes technologies such as AWS, Azure, VMware, Red Hat Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Python, ServiceNow, Splunk, ACAS/NESSUS, and Zero Trust technologies.

You do not need to be the person configuring every system. You do need enough technical understanding to ask good questions, recognize risk, and work effectively with senior engineers and subject‑matter experts.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems or a related IT field.
• At least 9 years of experience leading and managing expeditionary C5ISRT software programs.
• Experience with portfolio management, software integration, and software development supporting mission systems and deployable communications.
• Experience with virtualized architectures supporting shore and expeditionary platforms.
• Experience supporting Tactical Shore Platform and C4I Arsenal environments.
• Linux+ certification.
• Active Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Additional experience that would be valuable includes Navy or DoD program management, Agile or DevSecOps environments, RMF and cybersecurity, classified systems, fielding and sustainment, subcontractor management, cost‑reimbursement contracts, and geographically dispersed teams.

What Makes You Good for This Job

We are looking for someone who can walk into a room with engineers, customers, contracting personnel, and company leadership and communicate effectively with all of them.

The right person is organized without being rigid, confident without being difficult, and comfortable making decisions when every answer is not yet available.

You should be the kind of leader who:

• gives people clear direction,
• follows through on commitments,
• communicates problems early,
• removes roadblocks for the team,
• knows when to get involved and when to let technical experts do their jobs,
• and stays steady when something important goes wrong.

This program supports systems that have to remain available during exercises, operational missions, and short-notice events. The contract includes continuous operational coverage and rapid response expectations, so strong planning and dependable leadership matter.

Why Choose ISPA Technology?

• Competitive salary packages with bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Generous PTO allotment and 11 paid holidays.
• Robust life and disability insurance options.
• 401(K) with company match, for your future.
• A culture of recognition and rewards for your contributions.
• Opportunities for relocation and professional development.

This is a fast‑paced and impactful position where your expertise will directly contribute to meeting critical Government customer requirements. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values efficiency, precision, and collaboration.