Senior Program Manager

Gnostech Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / retirement plan

401(k) employer matching

Parental leave program

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)

Accident and Critical Illness insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Company paid training and certification program

Education Tuition Assistance for qualifying certificate and degree programs

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead program initiatives and manage operations. The role involves overseeing contractor execution, interfacing with Government authorities, and analyzing performance metrics. Applicants should have significant experience within the Defense Industry, strong leadership, and organizational skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package and various benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management.
• Understanding of industry standards and federal regulations.
• Proficient in communication and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead program initiatives and manage operations.
• Interface with Government program authorities.
• Oversee contractor execution and resource management.

Skills

Understanding of Defense Industry and Government contracting

Knowledge of program/project management principles

Knowledge of risk management

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Strong leadership skills

Communication and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

BA/BS degree and 10 years of experience

AA/AS degree with 5 years of experience

GED/Diploma with 10 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Program Manager

Overview

Location: Arlington, VA

Job Title: Senior Program Manager

Salary: Commensurate with industry position, depending on experience.

Travel: May involve travel approximately 10% of the time.

Gnostech is seeking an experienced and detail-driven Program Manager to lead program initiatives, manage operations, and coordinate resources to achieve objectives. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities and Qualifications will include but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the overall lead, manager and administrator for the contracted effort.
• Serve as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on technical and program/project issues.
• Oversee contractor execution of the task order requirements.
• Manage acquisition and employment of program/project resources.
• Collect, analyze, and report on key performance and program/project metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with government and contractor teams to ensure consistent program/project delivery and documentation quality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct supervision to program support staff.
• Oversee daily workflow, task allocation, and workload balancing across the team.
• Ensure team compliance with federal regulations and company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Understanding of Defense Industry and Government contracting.
• Knowledge of program/project management principles including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of risk management, performance metrics, and reporting practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS degree and 10 years of experience performing duties described in the functional description.
• AA/AS degree accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 5 years of experience performing the duties described in the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• GED/Diploma accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 10 years of experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Desired Experience

• Relevant experience managing diverse, technical support teams.

Minimum Security Clearance

• Current active Secret Clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation plus potential to earn an annual bonus and merit increase. We also offer an extensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Parental leave program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Company paid training and certification program
• Education Tuition Assistance for qualifying certificate and degree programs

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION

Gnostech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov