Program Manager

ERT, Inc.; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

A federal contractor providing engineering solutions is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support work at NOAA in Maryland. The role requires oversight of antenna system projects and managing multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience with RF technologies and strong program management skills. This position offers a salary range of $122,000 - $276,000/year, with a flexible benefits package including medical, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience managing government programs.
• Technical expertise in RF technologies, LTE communications.
• Excellent communication skills for analyses and reports.
• Ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support NOAA work on antenna systems with technical oversight.
• Manage staff and maintain customer relationships.
• Ensure compliance with contract obligations and performance metrics.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across task orders.

Skills

RF technologies

LTE communications

DoD Systems engineering acquisition

RF antenna design

communication skills

program management principles

financial analysis

risk management

collaboration

decision-making

Education

BS in electrical/electronic engineering, computer science, physics or equivalent

MS preferred

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

Position Overview

ERT is seeking an experienced Program Manager (PM) to support upcoming work at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) involving antenna systems across different orbital domains, focusing on enhancing antenna functionality and reducing maintenance overhead. In addition to PM duties such as managing staff, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring performance Statement of Work requirements are met, will be responsible for providing technical oversight of engineering support and acquisition management support. PM duties include planning, implementing, and overseeing government-issued task orders essential for supporting the mission, collaborating closely with senior customer stakeholders, consulting on task plans, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and driving process improvement initiatives across all task orders. Technical responsibilities include performing independent technical (RF engineering or LTE wireless communications) and acquisition analyses and providing technical recommendations in the form of reports, white papers, and strategic analysis.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including management experience leading government programs of $100M or more or of at least 50 people.
• Technical expertise in RF technologies, LTE communications, and DoD Systems engineering acquisition.
• Must have good understanding of RF antenna design (planar arrays, parabolic dish, feed electronics) fundamentals and knowledge of commercial wireless LTE, 5G/4G/3G technology, NB-IOT, and a good understanding of wireless technology standards such as 3GPP, 3GPP2, standard activities and FCC spectrum sharing.
• Must possess excellent communication skills to deliver written analyses, reports, and recommendations.
• Ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams and drive collaboration within government and with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of program management principles, financial analysis, risk management, and compliance.
• Demonstrated history of understanding customer needs and generating solutions.
• Excellent consensus building, team building, and decision-making skills.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.

Education

BS in electrical/electronic engineering, computer science, physics, other related technical discipline, or equivalent. MS preferred.

Location

This position supports work at NOAA's Suitland, MD facility with some telework permitted.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $122,000 - 276,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

About ERT

Founded in 1993, ERT's comprehensive, data-driven science, engineering, and technology solutions solve high-profile and critical Federal Earth and space mission challenges, preserve lives and property, and sustain and enhance national and economic security. In early 2026, ERT acquired Sev1Tech, expanding ERT's ability to offer secure, mission-aligned digital solutions to support modernization, resilience and operational effectiveness for government customers operating in highly regulated mission environments. ERT and Sev1Tech together become a fully-diversified engineering and federal technology solutions firm with broad reach into space, civilian, and defense markets.

Apply today at www.ert.space/careers! For questions or to submit a referral, please contact [e-mail].

ERT is VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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