Program Manager III

SOSi; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SOS International LLC in Reston, VA seeks a highly skilled Program Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of mission-critical operational support during public health emergencies and disasters. You will mobilize personnel, equipment, and logistics while coordinating with federal partners to ensure readiness and compliant, timely outcomes.

Travel to emergency sites is required; the role may involve irregular hours during activations and close collaboration with ASPR and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in emergency management, public health, public administration, logistics, or related field.
• 7 years experience managing emergency-response, logistics, or operational programs.
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience coordinating across multiple agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads the program’s daily operations, ensuring readiness, compliance, and mission alignment.
• Develops program plans, performance metrics, and operational frameworks for rapid deployment.
• Maintains deployable readiness of personnel, equipment, and assets; coordinates mobilization and demobilization during activations.
• Liaises with federal, state, local, tribal, and private-sector partners for planning and information sharing.
• Prepares briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for leadership; ensures compliance with federal frameworks.
• Manages program budgets, procurement actions, and contract deliverables; monitors performance.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Coordination

Leadership

Emergency management

Interagency coordination

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public health, public administration, logistics, or related field

Master’s degree in emergency management, public health, public administration, logistics, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

Contingent Upon Contract Award

Overview

SOS International LLC is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager tolead planning, coordination, and execution of mission‑critical operational support during public health emergencies and disasters. This position plays a primary role in rapidly mobilizing personnel, equipment, and logistics capabilities in support of federal response operations.

Essential Job Duties

• Program Leadership & Oversight: Leads theprogram’s daily operations, ensuring readiness, compliance, and mission alignment. Develops program plans, performance metrics, and operational frameworks to support rapid deployment. Conducts program reviews, risk assessments, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Emergency Response & Operational Readiness: Maintains deployable readiness of contractor personnel, equipment, and logistical assets. Coordinates company and team mobilization and demobilization activities during emergency activations. Oversees resource tracking, supply‑chain coordination, and integration with federal response assets such as the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS).
• Interagency Coordination: Liaison with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private‑sector partners. Supports operational planning and information sharing during incidents and exercises. Represents ERSS and SOSi in working groups, planning sessions, and interagency coordination forums.
• Policy, Reporting & Compliance: Develops and maintains standard operating procedures, policies, and readiness documentation. Prepares briefings, reports, and decision‑support materials for ASPR leadership. Ensures program compliance with federal preparedness and response frameworks.
• Budget & Contract Management:Manages program budgets, procurement actions, and contract deliverables. Coordinates with SOSi contracting and financial officers to ensure timely and compliant task execution. Monitors performance and ensure alignment with mission requirements.
• Team Leadership:Supervises program staff, subcontractors and vendors, providing mentorship and performance oversight. Fosters a culture of readiness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public health, public administration, logistics, or related field.
• 7 years experience managing emergency‑response, logistics, or operational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple agencies and stakeholders.
• Strong skills in program management, planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS), and federal emergency‑response frameworks.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• May have to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret clearance (depending on customer).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in emergency management, public health, public administration, logistics, or related field.
• 10 years experience managing emergency‑response, logistics, or operational programs.
• Experience supporting HHS, FEMA, DoW, DHS, or similar federal agencies.
• Experience leading teams in high‑tempo operational environments.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Travel to emergency sites is required.
• Position may require irregular hours during emergency activations.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.