Senior Program Manager

Key Responsibilities: • Lead complex defense and aerospace programs from project kickoff through customer acceptance and delivery• Manage program schedules, budgets, risks, milestones, and deliverables while ensuring customer expectations are met• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure technical requirements are fully captured and executed• Drive procurement activities, supplier management, and long-lead material planning• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools• Lead customer program reviews, status meetings, and executive-level reporting• Manage contract requirements, Statements of Work (SOW), scope changes, and program compliance• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations• Proactively identify and mitigate program risks before they impact schedule, cost, or delivery Qualifications• PMP certification (preferred)• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline• 3-10 years of program management experience within defense, aerospace, government contracting, or advanced manufacturing environments• Strong experience managing DoD contracts and customer-facing government programs• Proven success managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and multi-disciplinary technical teams• Experience with risk management, earned value concepts, and critical path scheduling• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels• U.S. Citizenship required Preferred Experience• Military background or experience supporting military customers• Experience with FAR/DFARS requirements• Manufacturing, production, fabrication, or systems integration program experience• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and related compliance standards Why Consider This Opportunity?• High-impact leadership role with direct visibility to executive management• Opportunity to lead mission-critical defense and aerospace programs• Fast-moving environment with significant ownership and decision-making authority• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Location: McLean, VA (On-Site)If you have a proven track record leading complex defense or aerospace programs and are interested in a confidential discussion, please apply directly. All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.