Strategic Cyber Program Lead for DoD R&D

Frontdoor Defense; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is hiring a Lead Program Manager in the Cyber Division for a portfolio of cyber research programs from proposal through delivery and transition. Located in our Woburn, MA office, the PM will manage all program phases, coordinate with Contracts, Finance, Security, and IT teams, and ensure successful execution with customers and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes risk management, technical leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support staff planning, financial

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS +7 years or MS +5 years)
• Experience in project management within DoD or IC
• Experience leading technical teams on advanced R&D programs
• Motivated collaborator and effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance

Responsibilities

• Managing program technical, financial, and schedule performance
• Working with the principal investigator, technical staff, subcontractors, and support personnel to identify and address risks and issues
• Managing program performance through review of metrics and program execution milestones (including scheduling, cost, and logistics)
• Gathering, evaluating, and synthesizing data from multiple sources to understand status and identify trends
• Interacting with external program customers and internal company leadership
• Managing scientists, engineers, and technicians across broad areas of expertise
• Achieving cost, schedule, and customer objectives on advanced technology programs
• Working in a fast-paced environment to enable successful contract execution
• Building strong customer relationships and establish open lines of communication
• This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed

Skills

Project management

Leading technical teams

Communication

Risk management

Job description

STR is hiring a Lead Program Manager in the Cyber Division for a portfolio of cyber research programs from proposal through delivery and transition. Located in our Woburn, MA office, the PM will manage all program phases, coordinate with Contracts, Finance, Security, and IT teams, and ensure successful execution with customers and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes risk management, technical leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support staff planning, financial