Program Manager

LufCo

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field with 10+ years in Defense Program Management or Business Development
  • 2-5 years of experience in the SIGINT domain or related fields
  • Deep understanding of Software-Defined Radio (SDR) technologies
  • Familiarity with Cloud-to-Edge architectures and DSO frameworks
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in dynamic environments

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary contact and trusted advisor for the existing contract
  • Translate complex operational needs into clear technical requirements
  • Identify and propose innovative solutions for contract enhancements
  • Oversee project lifecycles ensuring delivery on time and within budget
  • Mentor and develop Deputy Program Managers and Team Leads

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K Contribution with Employer Match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits webpage for details
  • Potential for referral bonuses through the Employee Portal
Full Job Description
Overview

Position Title: Program Manager

Location: Aberdeen, MD' Onsite 60-80%

Reports To: CTO

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI (able to process, US citizenship is a must)

Summary:

This is a program leadership role designed for a high-impact professional who can simultaneously master the execution of a current mission-critical contract while helping to expand the firm's footprint across the defense landscape. You will serve as the primary architect for a specific capability portfolio, bridging the gap between current technical delivery and future market dominance. A successful first year will be one in which you maintain 100% CPARS satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Customer Relationship Management: Act as the primary interface for the existing contract. You are the "trusted advisor" who deeply understands the customer's mission pain points.
  • Requirement Translation: Convert complex operational needs into actionable technical requirements for the engineering teams.
  • Solution Architecture: Identify "white space" within the current contract to construct and propose innovative technical solutions that enhance mission success.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee project lifecycles, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and rigorous quality standards for our capabilities.
  • Mentor: Mentor & develop DPM and Team Leads.


Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in a relevant field with 10+ years in Defense Program Management and/or Business Development, specifically 2-5 years within the SIGINT (or a related) domain.

Skills:

  • Deep understanding of Software-Defined Radio (SDR), Cloud-to-Edge architectures, and DSO frameworks.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams (engineers, analysts, and finance) in a fast-paced, "fail-fast" environment.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to travel as required.
  • Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.


Compensation and Benefits:
  • Competitive Pay: Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
  • Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
  • For the full list of LufCo Benefits, visit our website:https://www.lufburrow.com/careers


Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.

LufCo Employees: This position qualifies for up to a Blue Award level referral bonus. For more information, visit the Employee Portal.

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