Program Manager/ Project Planner (Hybrid)

Tenet3 • Dayton, OH

2d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Tenet3 is seeking a Program Manager / Project Planner for their Business Operations team. This hybrid role, based in Dayton, OH, requires a blend of government contracting controls expertise and programmatic leadership. The individual will guide contractor project execution across digital engineering, software sustainment, modernization, and migration programs, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, budget constraints, and delivery schedules. This role bridges high-level program strategy with hands-on financial and operational execution. While there are no direct personnel management duties, the role involves building dynamic spend plans, tracking labor allocation burn-downs, managing project setups in Unanet, and leading customer-facing Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) compliance. The ideal candidate is an operational leader with a strong background in contractor project controls and experience managing complex defense programs across various contract vehicles (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus). This is a hybrid WFH/office position with potential for some client site travel.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance strongly preferred (or ability to obtain and maintain).
• 7+ years in government contracting project planning, program management, or project controls, specifically supporting software, digital engineering, or technology modernization contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in building quantitative spreadsheet models for EAC forecasting, labor allocation, execution burn-down tracking, and spend planning.
• Hands-on proficiency managing project setups, time-charging, and labor tracking within Unanet (or equivalent government contractor ERP systems).
• Deep understanding of contractor financial mechanics and compliance across Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and Cost-Plus (CPFF) contract structures.
• Proven track record of leading formal government PMRs and managing end-to-end CDRL deliverable workflows.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex contract mechanics and financial variance data into clear, actionable stories for executive leadership and government stakeholders while effectively guiding matrixed teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative field.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree (e.g., MBA)
• PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and analyze dynamic financial spreadsheet models for project spend plans, budget forecasts, labor allocation matrices, and execution burn-down tracking.
• Calculate Estimate at Completion (EAC) metrics, identify cost and schedule variances, and proactively safeguard program profitability.
• Manage project configurations, labor categories, time-charging rules, and rate structures in Unanet to ensure strict DCAA and FAR compliance.
• Lead the end-to-end Program Management Review (PMR) process, including preparing executive briefings, analyzing cost/schedule metrics, and presenting to government leadership.
• Oversee the complete Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) lifecycle, ensuring all contract deliverables are scheduled, peer-reviewed, and submitted strictly on time.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for government program offices, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs/COTRs), subcontractor partners, and internal executive leadership.
• Provide operational direction, task alignment, and workflow guidance to matrixed technical leads, software engineers, and project control staff without direct line-management authority.
• Refactor legacy project planning assets and spreadsheet tools to eliminate reporting bottlenecks, streamline data flow, and improve financial reporting accuracy.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off: Including PTO, sick days, and floating holidays
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% paid medical, vision, and dental insurance for you and your family
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match
• Educational Support: Reimbursement for higher education, conferences, and self-study programs
• Disability & Life Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, along with life insurance
• Flexible Work Hours: Flex time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level