Senior Defense Program Lead – Budget & PM Oversight

Scientific Research Corporation; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 136,850 - 228,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is seeking a seasoned program management and financial leadership professional in Virginia. The role focuses on supporting the T&E/S&T Program Manager, overseeing diverse investment projects, and delivering strategic financial oversight across multiple programs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in budget/finance/program management, with exceptional interpersonal and leadership capabilities, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of budget, finance, and program management experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships up to senior executives.
• Expertise in budgeting, scheduling, and strategic financial recommendations.
• Experience managing multiple projects across domains.
• Experience with contractor assessments and DFAR compliance.
• Active or eligible TS/SCI security clearance.
• Willingness to learn technical aspects of the role.
• Ability to lead and mentor program managers.
• Ability to travel up to 50% locally and internationally.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractor support to the T&E/S&T Program Manager.
• Oversee and manage multiple investment projects for the T&E/S&T Program Manager.
• Provide strategic, balanced financial oversight and monitoring of multiple projects.
• Assist the T&E/S&T Program Manager in managing multiple contractors and guiding cross-functional teams.
• Lead research on MDI portfolio issues, obtain DoD documents, conduct studies, analyze options, and develop documentation as required.

Skills

Budgeting

Finance management

Program management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is seeking a seasoned program management and financial leadership professional in Virginia. The role focuses on supporting the T&E/S&T Program Manager, overseeing diverse investment projects, and delivering strategic financial oversight across multiple programs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in budget/finance/program management, with exceptional interpersonal and leadership capabilities, and an active TS/SCI clearance.