By Light Professional IT Services

Program Manager

By Light Professional IT Services • $90K — $120K *
Butlerville, IN 47223In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required, with PgMP or Level III PM certification as alternatives.
  • At least 10 years of program management or senior DoD experience.
  • Direct experience working with senior DoD leadership is mandatory.
  • Senior-level experience defined as military officer (field grade or above) or equivalent DoD civilian role (GS-13 or higher).
  • 5 years managing cyber range or IT/OT technology programs specifically.
  • Familiarity with DoD cyber test range platforms and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the authorized contractor representative with full operational authority.
  • Oversee MACC-TTE operations and manage contractor and subcontractor personnel.
  • Plan and monitor program activities to meet mission goals.
  • Manage program scope, cost, and schedule across several projects.
  • Develop and maintain program plans and status reports.
  • Prepare reports for testing and training events.
  • Track and report key performance metrics as per government directions.

Benefits

  • Engagement with senior leadership across governmental organizations.
  • Broad influence on national-level program strategies and execution.
  • Opportunity to lead complex technology programs in a defense context.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Serve as the authorized representative of the contractor with full authority to act on all matters related to the Task Order.
  • Provide overall management and direction of MACC-TTE operations, including oversight of all contractor and subcontractor personnel.
  • Plan, execute, and monitor all program activities to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
  • Manage program scope, cost, and schedule, and coordinate priorities and resources across multiple projects.
  • Develop, maintain, and update program plans, schedules, and status reports.
  • Prepare and present reports for testing, training, and experimentation events.
  • Track, analyze, and report key performance metrics as directed by the government.
  • Develop program documentation and implement lessons learned to improve performance.
  • Conduct tours, briefings, and presentations for senior state and national-level leadership.
  • Represent the program at national-level working groups, planning conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
  • Engage with senior leadership across the Joint Staff, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and other high-level organizations.


Required Experience/Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Program Management, Project Management, Business Management, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • One of the following certifications required: Project Management Professional (PMP).
    • Program Management Professional (PgMP).
    • Level III Program Management Certification from Defense Acquisition University.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Program Management, or senior-level DoD/defense industry experience.
  • Experience working directly with senior DoD leadership.
  • Senior-level experience defined as:
    • Military field grade officer or above, or
    • Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (E-8 or above), or
    • DoD civilian at GS-13 level or higher
  • Experience managing enterprise-level technology programs.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing cyber range or IT/OT technology programs.
  • Working knowledge of DoD cyber test range platforms, infrastructure, and associated hardware.


Preferred Experience/Qualifications

  • Strong leadership and organizational management capabilities.
  • Expertise in program execution across complex, multi-project environments.
  • Excellent communication and briefing skills for senior leadership audiences.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and drive strategic outcomes.
  • Analytical mindset with experience tracking and reporting performance metrics.


Special Requirements/Security Clearance

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required

About By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services is a provider of full lifecycle information technology and telecommunications solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. The company provides services in the areas of cybersecurity, cloud computing, application development, network engineering, and strategic consulting. By Light has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine and has been named a top workplace by The Washington Post.
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Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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