Strategic DoD/IC Program Manager (Active Secret)

WiSC Enterprises, LLC; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WiSC Enterprises is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support DoD, IC, and Federal programs involving national security, defense modernization, acquisition support, systems integration, and mission operations.

The role provides leadership across complex technical and mission support programs, coordinating with government stakeholders and contractors to ensure program success. Active clearance required; Top Secret/SCI preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Information Technology, National Security Studies, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing DoD, IC, or Federal programs.
• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies, lifecycle management, and acquisition processes.
• Experience managing program schedules, budgets, staffing, risks, and customer relationships.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition frameworks and Federal contracting processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive briefing experience.
• Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret/SCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic program oversight for technical, operational, engineering, acquisition, and mission support activities.
• Manage program execution across cost, schedule, performance, staffing, and risk management objectives.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, engineers, analysts, and mission partners to ensure successful program delivery.
• Develop and maintain program plans, IMS, risk registers, and status reporting processes.
• Support acquisition lifecycle activities including requirements development, acquisition planning, source selection support, and contract execution.
• Monitor program performance metrics and recommend corrective actions to ensure successful mission outcomes.
• Lead program reviews, technical interchange meetings, executive briefings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Oversee development of SOWs, PWS, and program deliverables.
• Support budget planning, financial management, EVM, and resource allocation activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams supporting engineering, cybersecurity, cloud modernization, infrastructure, intelligence, and operational programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, IC, Federal acquisition, cybersecurity, and program management policies and standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and mission enhancement initiatives.
• Support proposal development, capture activities, and business development efforts as required.

Skills

Program management

DoD/IC/Federal programs

Acquisition processes

Budgeting & EVM

Leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Multidisciplinary teams

Briefing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Information Technology, National Security Studies, or related field

Job description

WiSC Enterprises is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support DoD, IC, and Federal programs involving national security, defense modernization, acquisition support, systems integration, and mission operations.

The role provides leadership across complex technical and mission support programs, coordinating with government stakeholders and contractors to ensure program success. Active clearance required; Top Secret/SCI preferred.