Senior Program Manager – Government Programs Lead

Radiance Technologies; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive 401(k) benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Radiance Technologies seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams and serve as the main interface with government customers and Radiance leadership. You will drive program execution, translate requirements into measurable results, and ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are met.

The role requires strategic and hands-on leadership in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Master's degree in engineering, science, business, management, or 16+ years of equivalent experience.
• 5+ years supervisory experience.
• 5+ years experience with AFRL, NASIC, NSIC, universities, or similar government/academic orgs.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government acquisition processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using project scheduling and tracking tools (e.g., MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of the contract, ensuring performance against cost, schedule, technical, and contractual objectives.
• Serve as a primary customer interface to government stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams of program managers, engineers, analysts, and technical subject-matter experts.
• Develop innovative approaches and solutions to complex technical and programmatic challenges.
• Understand and support U.S. Government acquisition processes, including requirements development and acquisition planning.
• Establish and maintain program organizations, processes, and execution strategies aligned with customer requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver program milestones and technical deliverables.
• Communicate program status, risks, issues, and recommendations clearly in written and verbal form.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to customers, senior government officials, and Radiance executive management.
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain successful program execution.
• Support business development, proposal activities, and growth opportunities.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in engineering/science/business/management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Radiance Technologies seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams and serve as the main interface with government customers and Radiance leadership. You will drive program execution, translate requirements into measurable results, and ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are met.

The role requires strategic and hands-on leadership in a dynamic defense environment.