Program Manager

GovCIO

. Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, including overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance while ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Proven ability to lead teams, manage personnel, and develop business strategies to enhance program success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program ManagementContract Operations ExperienceFinancial Performance ManagementPersonnel ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP)

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Hard Skills

Program Financial PerformanceContract ManagementSubcontract ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProposal CoordinationMilestone EstablishmentSchedule MonitoringProblem IdentificationStaffing Plans PreparationRecruitment and Hiring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationCustomer Relationship ManagementTeam Supervision

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Secret ClearanceTop Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Air Force ContractsProgram Review SessionsOperating BudgetsWork StatementsSpecifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or major program subsystems
Participate in negotiation of contracts and contract changes
Coordinate proposals, business plans, work statements, specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms
Serve as primary customer contact and lead program review sessions
Develop new business or expand the product line with the customer
Establish milestones, monitor schedules, identify program problems, and obtain solutions
Direct employees across technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas
Manage one or more programs and potentially an operating/field office
Supervise professional and technical personnel
Prepare manpower staffing plans and potentially recruit, interview, and hire staff
Monitor contracts, subcontracts, and funding; forecast program financial performance
Acquire follow-on business and support new business development through major proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School with 8 - 12 years (or commensurate experience)
Secret clearance required
Must have the ability to hold a Top Secret clearance
Experience supporting contract operations
Experience in program financial performance
Contract and subcontract experience
Experience managing personnel and teams
Bachelor Degree preferred
Knowledge of Air Force contracts preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or commensurate experience preferred