Senior Program Manager

FedWriters, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead day-to-day operations for the DCMA Blue UAS program office on-site in San Diego, CA. You will be the single point of contact for contract performance, directing a multidisciplinary team and managing a resource-loaded schedule to keep milestones on track.

The role requires 10+ years in PM, strong leadership, and active clearance. The position offers full-time, on-site work with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in project management, team leadership, and program scheduling.
• Active clearance and enrolled in CE; U.S. citizenship; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for all matters relating to contract performance.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of operations and liaison between contractor team and DCMA leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and manage a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Oversee staffing activities including onboarding/offboarding and training compliance across a multi-site team.
• Coordinate preparation, submission, and resolution of all contract deliverables.
• Maintain recurring management reports: performance status, action item logs, risk/issue logs.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Program scheduling

DoW/federal programs

Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Systems Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Senior Program Manager and support the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) by leading day-to-day operations for its high-visibility Blue UAS (Blue List) unmanned systems program office. You will serve as the single point of contact for contract performance, direct a multidisciplinary team, and manage a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule, ensuring program milestones stay on track and stakeholders stay aligned.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, standard duty hours 7am to 5pm Pacific Time at the DCMA facility in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for all matters relating to contract performance, with authority to commit resources and direct personnel
• Provide day-to-day oversight of operations and serve as the primary liaison between the contractor team and DCMA leadership
• Develop, maintain, and manage a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), applying Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis to identify and mitigate schedule risk
• Oversee staffing activities including onboarding/offboarding, vacancy management, and certification/training compliance across a multi-site team
• Coordinate preparation, submission, and resolution of all contract deliverables
• Maintain recurring management reports: performance status, action item logs, and risk/issue logs
• Attend recurring program management meetings and coordinate execution activities with the DCMA Blue List Program Manager and Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs)
• Identify performance risks and communicate mitigation recommendations to DCMA leadership

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Systems Engineering, or a related operational field
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in project management, team leadership, and program scheduling
• At least 4 years of experience supporting the Department of War (DoW) or another federal agency, in a program/project management capacity or other closely related professional role
• Active clearance and enrolled in CE
• U.S. citizenship
• Fluent English (read/write/speak)

Desired:

• Master's degree in a related field
• Active PMP or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent enterprise scheduling tools
• Experience beyond the 4-year minimum supporting DoW/federal programs
• Direct experience presenting to senior military/civilian leadership

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

Negotiable