Senior Program Manager - Defense Systems & Navy/MC Programs

Ultra Intelligence & Communications, ATS; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

PTO with holidays

Early finish on Friday

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program

Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

Ultra I&C seeks a veteran Program Manager to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for Navy/Marine Corps. You will coordinate dispersed teams across Austin, TX and San Diego, CA to meet contractual requirements, cost, and schedule. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

The role requires DoD program experience, ECP management, and the ability to work with contracts, finance, and engineering to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance; ability to maintain clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, CS, Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 6+ years of experience managing DoD programs.
• Experience managing software development, systems integration, engineering, or technical programs.
• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, or requirements management.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and cost performance metrics.
• Strong organizational and multi-priority management.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple US Navy and Marine Corps programs through all phases of contract execution.
• Monitor and manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet requirements.
• Deliver financial performance targets including revenue, margin, forecasts, and earned value metrics.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, resource plans, and execution baselines.
• Lead software and systems development efforts, engineering integration, and fielded capabilities.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, and customer-directed changes.
• Identify, document, and mitigate programmatic and technical risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, briefings, and presentations for internal leadership and customers.

Skills

Program management

DoD programs

Software development

Systems integration

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, CS or related field

Equivalent experience considered

PMP certification

Tools

Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Agile / DevSecOps

Contract types: Cost-Plus, FFP, T&M

Job description

Ultra I&C seeks a veteran Program Manager to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for Navy/Marine Corps. You will coordinate dispersed teams across Austin, TX and San Diego, CA to meet contractual requirements, cost, and schedule. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

The role requires DoD program experience, ECP management, and the ability to work with contracts, finance, and engineering to deliver mission-critical capabilities.