UxS Program Manager, Defense Maritime Operations & Government Relations

Fathom Robotics; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICHRA health reimbursement with $750

Job summary

Fathom Robotics is seeking a Program Manager to own the full lifecycle of select unmanned maritime systems programs, from pricing and proposals through execution on site with customers and government partners.

The role involves leading diverse teams across primes, OEMs, and government customers in both office and field environments, with about 30% travel and eligibility for SECRET clearance. A strong background in defense contracting and cost proposal development is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on program management experience.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience within defense or government contracting.
• Experience building bottom-up cost proposals for government contracts, including labor rate and pricing across contract types.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel ~30% to field sites and government facilities; US person status.
• Must pass background check and be eligible for SECRET clearance.
• PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of select UxS operations and engineering programs, from pricing and proposal to execution.
• Lead cross-functional teams across primes, OEMs, and government customers in office and field environments.
• Translate scope shifts into documented, priced changes for execution and customer alignment.
• Coordinate travel to customer sites, government facilities, and field test locations as needed.
• Balance ambiguous problems into simple, executable plans while interfacing with engineers, customers, and prospective clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Job description

About Fathom Robotics:

Fathom Robotics provides operations, maintenance, training, and applied engineering services for uncrewed maritime systems supporting U.S. Government and commercial defense programs. We have multiple active projects across a variety of government and commercial clients and are actively fielding systems in operational environments.

Role Overview:

Fathom Robotics is hiring a Program Manager to own the full lifecycle of select UxS operations and engineering programs, from pricing and writing the proposal that wins the work to leading the team that executes it. You will work across prime contractors, OEMs, and government customers in both office and field environments. If you want ownership that starts before a contract exists and carries through delivery, this is the role.

Location:

Hybrid, anywhere in the United States, with preference for close proximity to Fort Worth, TX or Ventura, CA. Approximately 30% travel to customer sites, government offices, and field test locations

Work Type:

Full-Time

An example day in the role:

• Morning: check in with engineers on the shop floor to hear progress and hurdles on active projects, then align resources and UxS operator support for upcoming testing
• Midday: brief a government customer on project status and set expectations. Scope shifts constantly on these programs, and translating that shift into a documented, priced change for both the execution team and the customer is one of the most constant parts of the job
• Afternoon: travel to a government facility to meet a new customer with an urgent need, and assess whether Fathom's skills and current workload can support it
• Across all of it: take dynamic, ambiguous problems and turn them into simple, executable plans, and enjoy moving between engineers, government customers, and prospective clients over the course of a single day

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on program management experience
• 5 or more years of program or project management experience within defense or government contracting
• Demonstrated experience building bottom-up cost proposals for government contracts, including labor rate development and pricing across firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, and cost-reimbursement contract types
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel approximately 30 percent of the time, including participation in field test and demonstration events with time on the water
• US person status required (defense program context)
• Must be able to pass a background check and be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience on maritime or unmanned systems programs
• PMP certification or equivalent program management credential
• Existing relationships within the Navy or broader unmanned maritime systems community
• Active SECRET clearance

We offer a flexible ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement) plan, giving employees the freedom to choose their own health coverage through an online shopping platform. Each employee receives a $750 stipend to put toward their plan, and the funds can also be used toward other eligible health expenses. This approach lets you tailor your coverage to fit your individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all option.

Compensation:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.