Senior Program Manager (5484)

SMX; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide executive-level program management for the Army G-46 portfolio, coordinating with SES leadership and government personnel across multiple workstreams. The role requires daily on-site presence in Crystal City, VA, with travel 10–20% and a focus on strategic oversight, governance, and enterprise-wide integration of logistics modernization initiatives.

Salary ranges from $150,000 to $235,000 USD, with core hours in-office and strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• On-site in Crystal City, VA a minimum 4 days per week with core hours 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on in-office days.
• Travel 10-20% for CONUS/OCONUS site visits, coordination and field engagement.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 10 or more years of progressive program/project management experience.
• 5 or more years supporting Army or DoD logistics/IT modernization programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships with SES/Flag Officer leadership.
• Experience managing both government and contractor personnel.
• Pentagon or HQDA staff experience strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Army logistics systems (GCSS-Army, SAAS Mod, LMP, property accountability systems).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison to G-46 SES leadership, providing strategic counsel and executive-level status reporting.
• Manage upward relationships and facilitate executive meetings, briefings, and working groups.
• Translate technical program details into executive summaries for SES decision-making.
• Direct and mentor government personnel and manage contractor team performance across workstreams.
• Track milestones, risks, and deliverables; conduct integrated program reviews and status reporting.
• Oversee resource allocation, governance boards, and cross-program dependencies.
• Foster collaboration across government and contractor personnel and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Executive relationship management

Senior program management

Stakeholder management

Strategic communication

Risk management

Team leadership

Agile and traditional PM

On-site coordination

SES/Flag Officer relationship

Government/contractor leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Job description

SMX is hiring a SeniorProgramManager for the Army G-46, providing executive-levelprogrammanagement and strategic oversight for a complex portfolio of modernization initiatives supporting Army logistics transformation. This senior program manager will act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership while managing relationships with subordinate government personnel (GS-14/15) and multi-functional contractor teams. The successful candidate will orchestrate multiple concurrent projects including RPA Center of Excellence, RPA Overview,portfolio rationalization, system integrations, and enterprise architecture initiatives.

This position requires daily presence in Crystal City to facilitate face-to-face coordination with senior Army leadership and stakeholders.

Executive Relationship Management (30%)

• Serve as primary liaison to G-46 SES leadership, providing strategic counsel, decision support, and executive-levelprogramstatus reporting


• Manage upward relationships


• Facilitate executive meetings, briefings, and working groups


• Navigate complex organizational dynamics across Army Staff, removing obstacles and facilitating decision-making at seniorlevels


• Translate technicalprogramdetails into executive summaries suitable for SES-levelconsumption and decision-making


• Represent G-46 interests in cross-functional forums, governance boards, and strategic planning sessions


• Direct and mentor government personnel


• Manage contractor team performance across multiple workstreams, ensuring quality deliverables and adherence to scope


• Conduct performance counseling, coaching, and professional development for team members


• Assign tasks and establish priorities aligned with G-46 strategic objectives


• Foster collaborative team environment across government and contractor personnel


• Resolve interpersonal conflicts and team dynamics issues that impede mission accomplishment


• Oversee anddirectnumerousin-flightinitiatives


• Track milestones, deliverables, and risks across allprograms


• Conduct integratedprogramreviews and status reporting


• Identify cross-programdependencies and synergies


• Escalate critical issues to G-46 SES leadership


• Ensure resource allocation aligns with priorities


• Maintainprogramdocumentation and audit trails

Strategic Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

• Coordinate with external Army organizations


• Manage stakeholder communications across field sites, depots, and operational commands


• Plan and execute site visits to validate solutions and gather user feedback


• Facilitate cross-functional working groups addressing technical, policy, and resourcing challenges


• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across the Army logistics enterprise


• Negotiate agreements and MOUs supportingprogramexecution

Required Skills/Experience

• Ability to work on-site in Crystal City, VA a minimum 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday)with core hours of 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on in-office days


• Ability to travel10-20% of the time for CONUS/OCONUS site visits, coordination and field engagement


• Active Secret clearance required


• Bachelor's degree requiredin Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field


• 10 or more yearsof progressiveprogram/project management experience


• 5 or more yearssupporting Army or DoD logistics/IT modernizationprograms


• Demonstrated experiencemanaging relationships with SES/Flag Officer leadership


• Experience managing both government and contractor personnel


• Pentagon or HQDA staff experience strongly preferred


• Expert knowledgeof Army logistics systems (GCSS-Army, SAAS Mod, LMP, property accountability systems)


• Deep understandingof Army Staff processes, decision-making forums, and organizational structure


• Comprehensive knowledgeof DoD/Army IT acquisition, MAIS designation, and ATO processes


• Working knowledgeof:
  
  
  • Agile and traditional project management methodologies
  
  
  • Enterprise architecture frameworks
  
  
  • RPA and automation technologies
  
  
  • DevSecOpsand modern software development practices
  
  
  • Portfolio management best practices
  
  
  • PPBE and Armyprogramming cycles
  
  


• Executive communication:Ability to brief and advise senior military officials


• Strategic thinking:Translate vision into actionable roadmaps


• Problem-solving:Navigate complex technical, organizational, and political challenges


• Facilitation:Lead effective meetings, workshops, and decision-making sessions


• Relationship management:Build trust and influence across organizational boundaries


• Time management:Prioritize competing demands in fast-paced environment


• Written communication:Produce clear, concise executive-leveldocuments

Desired Skills/Experience

• Eligibility for Top Secret clearance


• SAFe, Scrum Master, or other Agile certifications


• PMP certification

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:: $150,000 USD - $235,000 USD

At SMX, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).