Director of Programs

Lynker Corporation•,

1d•$167,000 - $183,000

About The Position

Lynker Corporation is seeking an experienced Director of Programs to provide leadership and oversight for a portfolio of technical and operational programs. The role leads program execution, testing and evaluation, customer engagement, and coordination of resources, schedules, and deliverables. The Director works with organizational leadership, technical teams, customers, and partners to support successful execution of current programs and contribute to the development of future opportunities. The position may require travel and requires the ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for assigned work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and significant relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated experience managing technical, operational, or government programs.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and multiple simultaneous projects.
Experience coordinating technical testing, evaluation, or related program activities.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with senior organizational and customer stakeholders.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for assigned work.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Department of Defense, federal government, research and development, or advanced technology programs.
Familiarity with government contracting, acquisition, technology development, or program execution.
Experience supporting testing and evaluation programs, technical demonstrations, or field activities.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for assigned programs, projects, and related activities.
Coordinate program objectives, schedules, resources, milestones, and deliverables.
Lead planning and coordination of testing and evaluation, including objectives, schedules, resources, and readiness reviews.
Oversee test plans, evaluation criteria, data collection, and reporting; communicate findings and recommendations to customers and leadership.
Monitor program performance and identify risks, dependencies, and emerging requirements.
Coordinate activities among program management, engineering, technical, operational, and business teams.
Serve as a senior interface with customers, partners, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
Lead and participate in program reviews, planning sessions, technical discussions, and customer engagements.
Develop and review program plans, briefings, reports, schedules, and other management products.
Support development of budgets, estimates, resource requirements, and execution strategies.
Assist leadership with development and evaluation of new program opportunities.
Support proposal, capture, and business development activities as required.
Provide mentorship and guidance to program and project personnel.
Perform other program leadership responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost, covering medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision.
Personal Time Off (PTO) policy and paid holidays.
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life and accident insurance.
Tuition assistance, training, and workforce improvement reimbursement per year.
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance.
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses.
Employee Referral Program.
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System.
Personalized career growth plans for every employee.