Senior Program Manager

Castellum Inc; Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead DoD programs for the Digital Division at Joint Base MDL, NJ.

You will oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance, coordinate with government stakeholders and contractors, and manage risk across a $20M+ annual budget while enabling secure, reliable mission support.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance.
• BS/BA in a Business, Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience; defense experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and DoDI/FAR/DFARS.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of multiple projects.
• Knowledge of system engineering lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program management for the Digital Division, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance across three branches providing computing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and engineering services.
• Maintain tracking of commitments, obligations, and expenditures across $20M+ annual budget for the Division.
• Develop, execute, and maintain integrated program plans, including schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate acquisition of all software licenses and support agreements with division subject matter experts, branch heads, and the contracting officer.
• Coordinate timely funding and contract modifications for contractor support personnel.
• In coordination with Division leadership, oversee prioritization and execution of customer projects while maintaining regular communication with customers.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with senior stakeholders, providing high-level updates and addressing critical issues.

Skills

SECRET clearance

Program management

DoD acquisition

Systems engineering lifecycle

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

BS/BA in business/management/technical

Job description

Job Summary

Specialty Systems, Inc. (SSI) is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to join our team of technical professionals supporting the Digital Division of the Operations Department for our Department of Navy customer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). This is a high-visibility role supporting complex and mission-critical DoD programs across the command.

In this position, you will provide hands-on program management leadership to ensure the successful execution of multiple initiatives, with responsibility for managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. You will work closely with government stakeholders, IT and engineering teams, and partners to identify and manage dependencies, risks, issues, and program schedules, ensuring smooth, efficient operations across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of program management expertise and information technology insight, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. As a member of the SSI team, you will play a key role in delivering systems and capabilities that directly support the DoD mission and contribute to our nation’s mission readiness.

This position is located at our customer site at Joint Base MDL. In this position, you will have the option to work one of our customer’s work schedules which include:

• Standard Work Schedule – 5 days a week, 8 hours a day
• 9/80 Compressed Work Schedule – Four 9-hour days (M-Th) and an 8-hour day (F) for the first week of a cycle followed by four 9-hour days (M-Th) and being off on the second Friday for the second week of a cycle. This results in a 3-day weekend every other week.
• 4/10’s – Four 10-hour days (M-Th) resulting in a 3-day weekend every week.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program management for the Digital Division, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance across three branches providing computing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and engineering services.
• Maintain tracking of commitments, obligations, and expenditures across $20M+ annual budget for the Division.
• Develop, execute, and maintain integrated program plans, including schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate acquisition of all software licenses and support agreements with division subject matter experts, branch heads, and the contracting officer.
• Coordinate timely funding and contract modifications for contractor support personnel.
• In coordination with Division leadership, oversee prioritization and execution of customer projects while maintaining regular communication with customers.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with senior stakeholders, providing high-level updates and addressing critical issues.

Qualification

Minimum Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance
• BS/BA in a Business, Management, or related scientific/technical discipline.
• Requires 10+ years of professional experience, preferably in Defense acquisition.

• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition policies, processes, and regulations (e.g., DoDI 5000 series, DAWIA, FAR/DFARS).
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of multiple concurrent projects.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, and sustainment).
• Experience managing IT or engineering programs with an understanding of System Administration, Networking, and Cybersecurity.
• Ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary engineering teams and translate technical detail into executive-level reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS/MA in a Business, Management, or related scientific/technical discipline.
• A minimum of three (3) years of Navy Acquisition management experience is preferred.

Specialty Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Specialty Systems, Inc. will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information.

Reasonable accommodation that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties or be of a safety concern.

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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Disclaimer: The listed duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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