GOVERNMENT CONTRACT PROGRAM MANAGER

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc.•Victor, NY

5h•$120,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager (PM) to lead the execution and delivery of a large-scale, high-visibility federal government contract. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for the government customer and technical stakeholders, taking full ownership of program execution from contract award through system deployment. The ability to communicate and translate information between the government customer and technical stakeholders, as well as communication to leadership will be an integral part of this role. You will perform all necessary program management functions, including rigorous deliverable tracking, baseline management, compliance reporting, schedule integration, and active risk mitigation. This role requires an individual who intimately understands the systems engineering lifecycle and can confidently steer a technical team through highly scrutinized formal milestones and cross-functional collaborations.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing large-scale federal government or defense contracts.
Proven track record successfully navigating a program through the complete systems engineering V-model, specifically including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
Advanced proficiency with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and executing formal RIO Management frameworks.
Elite communication and briefing skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate technical data into executive-level updates for government clients.
Active Secret Clearance, verifiable through the Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS).

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP).
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) DAWIA Level III in Program Management is highly valued.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Perform all necessary program management functions to ensure the vendor meets all contractual obligations, performance metrics, and cost targets.
Oversee the creation, quality control, tracking, and timely submission of all contract deliverables and mandatory reporting requirements (e.g., CDRLs).
Establish and maintain robust tracking mechanisms to ensure the program meets all critical schedule and technical milestones.
Establish rigorous configuration and change management protocols. Identify scope creep early and manage formal engineering change proposals (ECPs) or contract modifications as necessary.
Manage, analyze, and maintain the IMS to track dependencies, resource allocation, and critical paths across the entire program lifecycle.
Implement and drive a proactive Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management program to identify technical and programmatic roadblocks early, execute mitigation plans, and leverage program efficiencies.
Lead and participate in regular TEMs and Cross-Collaboration TEMs to synchronize engineering efforts, resolve complex technical challenges, and ensure cross-functional alignment between multiple vendor teams and agency partners.
Prepare for and facilitate recurring PMRs with government leadership to report on program health, financial status, schedule variance, and RIO posture.
Drive the program successfully through formal lifecycle milestones by organizing briefings, coordinating entry/exit criteria, and securing government sign-off for as needed.