Senior Research Program Manager — TS/SCI Clearance

TAP Engineering LLC; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off 15–25 days

11 paid holidays

401(k) employer contribution and bonus

Medical coverage for employees with/wo

Dental & Vision

Life insurance & disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement up to $36,000

Wellness incentives

Travel support

Performance bonuses

Job summary

TAP Engineering LLC seeks a Research Program Manager to lead a government-facing portfolio in the physical sciences, including quantum computing and microelectronics. You will be the primary TAP contact with the government customer and oversee all contract activities for a geographically distributed set of programs.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 10+ years managing technical programs over $10M annually, and a PMP/FAC-P/PM Mid-Level or DAWIA Level II certification,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• 10+ years of experience as a program or project manager leading technical programs valued at $10M+ annually
• At least 1 year of experience managing funds and resources using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar reporting frameworks
• Program management certification (PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid‑Level, or DAWIA Level II in Program Management)
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Allocate and manage program resources, including staffing, facilities, materials, and funding
• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training efforts for program personnel
• Develop, monitor, and report financial performance metrics, including earned value, estimate to complete, and funding utilization
• Review and manage the Integrated Program Baseline and resource-loaded schedules
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues impacting program execution
• Prepare and present program status reports, technical documentation, and executive‑level briefings
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and administrative requirements in coordination with contracts staff
• Provide input to Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans and Program Performance Reviews
• Coordinate logistics and planning for meetings, workshops, technical seminars, and conferences

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Leadership

Education

PMP or FAC-P/PM Mid-Level or DAWIA Level II in Program Management

Tools

FAR/DFARS

DoD 5000 series

ICD 801 policies

Job description

TAP Engineering LLC seeks a Research Program Manager to lead a government-facing portfolio in the physical sciences, including quantum computing and microelectronics. You will be the primary TAP contact with the government customer and oversee all contract activities for a geographically distributed set of programs.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 10+ years managing technical programs over $10M annually, and a PMP/FAC-P/PM Mid-Level or DAWIA Level II certification,