Program Manager - DoD Contracts | PMP | Growth & Impact

Mercer University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition waivers

Paid vacation and sick leave

Technology discounts

Work-life balance schedules

Job summary

Mercer University’s MERC division in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Program Manager to oversee externally funded programs, ensuring schedule, budget, and technical performance.

The role requires US citizenship, DoD clearance eligibility, PMP certification, and strong communication skills. On-site responsibilities include coordinating between directors, engineers, and staff while safeguarding sensitive information.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Undergraduate business degree or ABET engineering degree with related experience (4–6 years).
• PMP certification is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, staff, and manage assigned contracts per MERC Standard Processes, maintaining a detailed programmatic/technical schedule.
• Ensure successful contract execution within budget and scope according to program schedule.
• Provide programmatic and technical reviews to management stakeholders.
• Assist responsible capture manager with development of new business proposal responses.
• Encourage contract personnel to identify follow-on opportunities and report to leadership.
• Protect competition-sensitive information and intellectual property.
• Support and execute other duties as assigned.

Skills

PMP certification

Excellent oral and written comunicaton

Security clearance eligibility

US Citizenship

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or ABET engineering with 4+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercer University’s MERC division in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Program Manager to oversee externally funded programs, ensuring schedule, budget, and technical performance.

The role requires US citizenship, DoD clearance eligibility, PMP certification, and strong communication skills. On-site responsibilities include coordinating between directors, engineers, and staff while safeguarding sensitive information.