Program Manager - Government Contracts

Agile Resources, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Resources, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Program Manager focused on Government and Defense Contracts to lead cross-functional planning and execution for national security programs.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for government program offices, review solicitations and SOWs, track milestones, and drive on-time delivery while ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5–10+ years in government program management and strong writing skills for proposals.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of government program management experience.
• Experience with government contracts, proposals, or SBIRs/BAAs.
• Understanding of Tier 1 and prime contractor contracts.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and security/compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and writing skills for status reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional planning and execution for government programs.
• Serve as primary point of contact for government program offices, contracting officers, and technical POCs.
• Review solicitations, contracts, statements of work, and commitments to build detailed work plans and schedules.
• Proactively track milestones, risks, and spending; develop recovery plans for delays.
• Lead the writing, editing, and submission of government proposals (SBIRs, BAAs, white papers).
• Partner with Finance to develop spend forecasts and support FAR/DFARS processes.
• Oversee PIEE/WAWF, SPRS, SAM.gov representations and certifications.
• Collaborate with Tier 1 suppliers and primes to resolve roadblocks and ensure delivery.
• Coordinate with IT and security teams to maintain cybersecurity and contract obligations.

Skills

Cross-functional planning

Government program management

Proposal development

Gantt charts

Spend forecasting

DCAA compliance

WAWF

SAM.gov

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

WAWF

SPRS

SAM.gov

DCAA

Job description

Our client in the advanced technology industry is looking for a Program Manager focused on Government and Defense Contracts to join their team!

Here is what you will be doing:

• Lead cross-functional planning and execution for government and military programs, driving alignment across internal engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, and external partners.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for government program offices, contracting officers, and technical points of contact, keeping customer priorities reflected in program execution.


• Review solicitations, contracts, statements of work, and commitments to build detailed work plans, requirements matrices, integrated Gantt schedules, and acceptance criteria.


• Proactively track milestones, dependencies, risks, and spending, developing timely recovery plans for any schedule or delivery concerns.


• Lead the writing, editing, coordination, and submission of government proposals, including SBIRs, BAAs, white papers, and related requests.


• Partner with Finance to develop spend forecasts, monitor actual costs and commitments, manage rate proposals, and support FAR/DFARS processes and DCAA audit preparation.


• Oversee government contract administration tasks, including PIEE/WAWF workflows, SPRS, SAM.gov account administration, and annual representations and certifications.


• Collaborate directly with Tier 1 suppliers, primes, and key external stakeholders to resolve operational roadblocks and ensure delivery commitments are met.


• Coordinate with IT, security, and internal support teams to maintain compliance with government cybersecurity standards and contract obligations.

Here is what our ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; an Engineering degree is strongly preferred to communicate effectively with engineering teams, though non-engineers with exceptional hands‑on engineering collaboration experience will be considered.


• 5-10+ years of experience in government program/project management, government contract execution, or proposal development.


• Strong understanding of Tier 1 and prime contractor contract structures and what operational terms and conditions require.


• Direct familiarity with project time tracking against government rules and CERT programs.


• Hands‑on experience with government compliance, reporting, audit support (DCAA), and platforms such as WAWF, SPRS, and SAM.gov.


• Exceptional program management skills with proven ability to build Gantt charts, manage spend forecasts, and resolve complex programmatic issues.


• Clear, persuasive writing skills for high‑quality proposal development and regular status reporting.


• Experience working in a technology environment; experience with high‑voltage systems and safety protocols is a plus.