Senior Federal Program Manager – DoD Mission Delivery

altusts; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Education assistance

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Altus Technology Solutions seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead a large federal support program at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. The role covers aviation and ground safety, certification, and modernization activities, with responsibilities for budgets, schedules, staffing, and risk management.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in complex Federal programs, strong leadership, and a Secret/ Interim Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing complex, multidisciplinary Federal programs or contracts, preferably within DoD.
• Proven ability to manage, lead, and motivate teams supporting technical, operational, and administrative functions.
• Strong working knowledge of military directives, training area operations, safety programs, and defense contracting.
• Current Secret security clearance or Interim Secret clearance is required.
• Superior communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with program/contract budget management, staff supervision, and risk management.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize under tight schedules, and deliver results in dynamic operational environments.
• Ability to support program transition and ensure readiness of key personnel.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to maintain the required clearance.
• Familiarity with RFMSS, RMTK, GIS, and applicable military range and training directives.

Responsibilities

• Direct integrated program delivery across multiple technical, operational, and administrative functions while maintaining mission continuity.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Government representatives and Altus corporate leadership; lead routine meetings and facilitate timely issue resolution.
• Manage program budget, schedule, staffing plans, and risk mitigation strategies in alignment with performance objectives and Government requirements.
• Oversee aviation and ground safety, certification, administrative operations, technical systems, GIS, and training support activities while ensuring compliance with applicable military directives.
• Supervise knowledge transfer and staff onboarding and ensure personnel are prepared to support operations.
• Coordinate, monitor, and report on program deliverables and performance metrics.
• Facilitate continuous process improvement, quality management, and consistent reporting.
• Lead the decision escalation process and ensure critical program matters are addressed promptly.
• Foster a collaborative and solution-oriented environment across multidisciplinary teams and Government counterparts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RFMSS

RMTK

GIS

Job description

Altus Technology Solutions seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead a large federal support program at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. The role covers aviation and ground safety, certification, and modernization activities, with responsibilities for budgets, schedules, staffing, and risk management.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in complex Federal programs, strong leadership, and a Secret/ Interim Secret clearance.