Strategic Delivery Programs Lead

Raft Company Website; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Raft is a U.S.-based defense tech company delivering AI/ML and data solutions from its McLean, VA headquarters. The Delivery Programs Lead sits at the heart of Raft's delivery organization, reporting to the VP of Delivery and Product, embedded across programs, contracts, and customer relationships.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years in systems engineering, technical program management, or related fields, a STEM bachelor, and strong business instincts.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in systems engineering, integration engineering, technical program and product management, or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working with software development teams, Agile processes, DevSecOps, or system integration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarize complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the VP of Delivery and Product across program execution, contract management, business development, and operations.
• Handle contract actions, teaming agreements, pricing structures, data rights provisions, and other transactional details.
• Build trusted DoD customer relationships and represent Raft professionally with a business growth mindset.
• Track delivery health across concurrent programs, flag risks early, and coordinate mitigations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Program management

Contracting knowledge

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Raft is a U.S.-based defense tech company delivering AI/ML and data solutions from its McLean, VA headquarters. The Delivery Programs Lead sits at the heart of Raft's delivery organization, reporting to the VP of Delivery and Product, embedded across programs, contracts, and customer relationships.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years in systems engineering, technical program management, or related fields, a STEM bachelor, and strong business instincts.