Program Manager (Meade Prime Contract)

LufCo

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience managing complex programs or projects
  • Experience with multi-task contracts and subcontractors
  • Proficient in cost, schedule, and resource management
  • Strong knowledge of government contracting requirements (FAR, DFARS)
  • Experience in customer-facing program reviews with senior stakeholders
  • Preferred certifications: PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or DAWIA Level III
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall program execution, including cost, schedule, and performance management
  • Serve as the main point of contact for government stakeholders
  • Manage program resources, budgets, and deliverables
  • Review financial and program status before customer submission
  • Lead cross-functional teams for integrated operations
  • Identify and mitigate program risks and performance gaps
  • Support contract modifications and proposal changes

Benefits

  • Qualifies for up to a referral bonus
  • Dynamic, evolving contract needs may influence position availability
  • Employee Portal provides additional details on incentives
Full Job Description
Overview

Position Title: Program Manager

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Reports To: Meade Technical Director

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph; (U.S. Citizenship is required)

Summary:

LufCo is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the successful cost, schedule, staffing, and performance of a complex government contract. This role will serve as a primary interface with government stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, manage program risk and resources, and ensure contractual and technical requirements are executed effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead overall program execution, including cost, schedule, staffing, performance, and risk management.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for government Program Managers, CORs, Contracting Officers, and senior stakeholders.
  • Manage program resources, budgets, staffing plans, deliverables, schedules, and technical performance.
  • Review financial, technical, and program status reporting prior to customer submission.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and ensure integration across technical, operational, and business functions.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and performance gaps.
  • Support proposal changes, engineering change proposals, and other contract modifications as required.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and administrative requirements.
  • Drive timely recruiting, onboarding, and workforce readiness for program needs.

Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of experience managing complex programs or projects of similar scope and complexity.
  • Experience managing multi-task contracts, subcontractors, and multi-vendor environments.
  • Demonstrated experience with cost, schedule, resource allocation, financial tracking, and Earned Value Management.
  • Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government contracting requirements.
  • Experience leading customer-facing program reviews and communicating with senior government stakeholders.
  • PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or DAWIA Level III Program Management certification preferred.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

Skills:
  • Strong leadership and executive communication skills
  • Program financial and resource management
  • Risk management and problem-solving
  • Government customer relationship management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Strong written and verbal communication


Compensation & Benefits:

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 referral bonus. See the Employee Portal for details.

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