Strategic Programs Director - Defense DoD Transitions

Sitreps; Washington; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity share in success

Opportunity to shape a founding team

Health and dental benefits

Office in Washington, DC / Northern VA

Job summary

Early-Stage Defense Tech Software seeks a Director of Strategic Programs to transform wins into lasting, budgeted programs. You will manage transitions, build program offices relationships, and drive POM-driven funding strategies with the DoD in a Washington, DC/NoVA setting.

The role requires deep PPBE knowledge, experience moving technologies into funded programs, and strong written communication to support transition plans and proposals.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of PPBE, POM cycle, and how funds move in DoD.
• Experience moving tech from prototype/SBIR to funded program of record.
• Relationships with program offices, PEOs, or acquisition leadership are a plus.
• Strong writing skills for white papers, transition plans, and proposals.
• Background in defense technology across multiple services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transition Phase II to Phase III and convert pilots to funded programs.
• Map capability to programs of record and build relationships to place it there.
• Manage budget cycle, track unfunded requirements and reprogramming actions.
• Expand existing accounts and grow contract scope and options.
• Build partnerships with primes, integrators, and UARCs to accelerate engagements.

Skills

PPBE knowledge

POM cycle experience

DoD program offices relationships

Strong writing skills

Defense tech background

Tools

APFIT

Joint Staff processes

Requirements engineering

Job description

Early-Stage Defense Tech Software seeks a Director of Strategic Programs to transform wins into lasting, budgeted programs. You will manage transitions, build program offices relationships, and drive POM-driven funding strategies with the DoD in a Washington, DC/NoVA setting.

The role requires deep PPBE knowledge, experience moving technologies into funded programs, and strong written communication to support transition plans and proposals.