Program Manager (NCODE)

Summit 7 Systems

$150K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • 10+ years in DoW / DoD programs or federal defense contracts
  • Active PMP or DAWIA certification
  • Experience managing CLIN-level financials and government acquisition requirements
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Creative problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

  • Manage operational execution of the NCODE program from pilot to production
  • Collaborate with Go-to-Market team to enhance commercialization and revenue
  • Identify and mitigate risks across all CLINs
  • Oversee program budgets and monitor financial performance
  • Serve as primary liaison to government stakeholders and maintain alignment
  • Define program controls compliant with DoD acquisition regulations
  • Provide structured feedback loops to Product Management and Engineering

Benefits

  • Remote work potential
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Engagement with high-level stakeholders
  • Challenging projects with direct impact on national defense
  • Support for ongoing learning and certifications
Full Job Description
Position Title:

Program Manager (NCODE)

Position Type:

Full-Time

Clearance:

No requirement

Location:

Huntsville, AL - Remote may be considered

SOC Code:

Salary*:

111021

$150,000 - $180,000

*Dependent upon qualifications

Essential Functions

The Program Manager owns the operational execution, budget, and compliance of Summit 7's NCODE program supporting the Department of the Army (DoA) and Department of War (DoW). This role drives the program from pilot phase through full production and serves as the connective layer across the Go-to-Market, Enterprise IT, Product Management, and Delivery functions. The Program Manager bridges multiple departments to keep alignment, reporting, and delivery consistent across the initiative, and reports to the Vice President of Cleared and Federal Services.

Success in this role requires combining program management discipline with strong stakeholder engagement. The Program Manager must manage CLIN-level financials, sustain alignment across government and internal teams, and translate technical execution into measurable program adoption and revenue. Clear, proactive communication with Product Management, Engineering, and Delivery teams is essential.

Responsibilities
  • Program Execution and Delivery
  • Own operational execution of the NCODE program from pilot through full production, managing budget, schedule, and personnel to deliver program outcomes.
  • Partner with the Go-to-Market team to maximize program adoption, commercialization, and revenue across the NCODE lifecycle.
  • Identify, track, and mitigate program risks across all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).


Financial Management
  • Manage program budgets and monitor expenditures, obligations, and consumption rates against plan.
  • Direct billing and invoicing in coordination with Finance, ensuring accurate, CLIN-aligned client billing.
  • Maintain financial transparency and forecasting to support program and executive decisions.
  • Government and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as the primary liaison to DoA and DoW personnel, technical teams, and subcontractors, maintaining operational alignment.
  • Bridge Product Management, Enterprise IT, Engineering, and Delivery teams to keep reporting, alignment, and delivery consistent across the initiative.
  • Communicate program status, decisions, and impending changes clearly to government and internal stakeholders.
  • Compliance and Acquisition
  • Define program controls aligned with DoA and DoW controls, policies, and acquisition regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD and DoW acquisition regulations across all CLINs.
  • Work with the Compliance team to keep solutions compliant and aligned with company strategy.
  • Product and Technical Collaboration
  • Support leadership and team on technical implementation and refinement of internal products and services.
  • Provide structured feedback loops from technical execution back to Product Management and Engineering teams.
  • Reporting and Analytics
  • Develop program reporting and analytics for use by the executive team and board of directors.

Job Specifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 10+ years of professional experience supporting DoW / DoD programs or federal defense contracts, including direct program or project management responsibility.
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification.
  • Demonstrated experience managing program budgets, CLIN-level financials, and government acquisition requirements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply creative problem-solving to complex technological and program challenges.
  • Ability to pass an extensive background check. Pre-employment drug screening required.

Optional / Desired
  • Proven expertise in Azure Government, compliance frameworks (CMMC, FedRAMP), and cybersecurity.
  • Expert knowledge of CMMC and NIST SP 800-171.
  • Experience with Duo, and Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud High (GCC High).
  • Proficiency in ServiceNow.
  • Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an additional 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • CISSP certification.
  • Familiarity with programming and scripting languages.
  • Familiarity with web programming and infrastructure.
  • Reverse engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated rapid tool development and automation experience.

Export Control Notice: This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of national origin or immigration status. If a candidate does not meet the definition of a "U.S. Person" (as defined in 22 CFR 120.15), the company will assess whether an export license is required. If a license is required, any offer of employment will be contingent upon the candidate's eligibility for, and the company's ability to obtain, such a license in accordance with U.S. law. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, and refugees.

Work Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office environment, with travel to DoA and DoW client sites and Summit 7 locations as required by the program. Regular interaction with clients, internal teams, and government stakeholders occurs via in-person meetings, phone, and video. This position may require access to information subject to ITAR/EAR export control regulations. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. May occasionally need to position self to maintain computers, including under the desks and in the server closet. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these solutions.

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