Program Manager

SierTeK Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SierTeK Ltd is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead federal government contracts for the Department of the Navy. The role focuses on program management, contract compliance, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in program management, 5+ years on federal contracts, and an active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred). Travel to Dahlgreen, VA; King George, VA; and Washington, D.C. may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management experience, including at least 5 years on federal contracts.
• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Knowledge of FAR, contract compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution, ensuring contract terms, schedules, and deliverables are met.
• Oversee financial, administrative, and operational aspects of government contracts.
• Serve as liaison between customers and corporate leadership.
• Manage contract schedules, budgets, and risk management processes.
• Organize and allocate resources for multiple ongoing projects.
• Ensure requirements align with client expectations and compliance standards.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and government regulatory compliance.
• Provide status reports and risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Travel as needed to Dahlgreen, VA; King George, VA; and Washington, D.C.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

FAR knowledge

Security clearance management

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee and manage federal government contracts, ensuring successful execution of technical and administrative tasks for the Department of the Navy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management, federal contract compliance, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects. Experience working with the U.S. Navy, NAVSEA, NSWC, or related defense programs is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead program execution, ensuring compliance with contract terms, schedules, and deliverables.
• Manage financial, administrative, and operational aspects of government contract performance.
• Serve as a liaison between customer representatives and corporate leadership.
• Oversee contract schedule, budget, and risk management processes.
• Organize and allocate resources to support multiple ongoing projects.
• Ensure contract requirements and objectives align with client expectations.
• Maintain oversight of subcontractor performance and government compliance requirements.
• Provide status reports, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• May occasionally be required to travel to Dahlgreen, VA; King Georga, VA; and Washington, D.C.

Minimum Position Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of program management experience, with at least 5 years managing federal government contracts.
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred (not required). PMP certification is a plus.
• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
• Skills & Expertise:
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Experience managing technical and administrative aspects of federal programs.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR), contract compliance, and reporting.

SierTeK is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.