Program Manager - JobID-0174

Innovative Defense Technologies•Arlington, VA

9d•$100,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Program Manager to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA location. The Program Manager will support diverse aspects of leading complex Government projects that support the U.S. Navy and its defense innovation initiatives. These projects specialize in the rapid development, integration and deployment of advanced capabilities aligned to the Aegis Combat System. This PM serves as a liaison between IDT departments ensuring seamless communication and alignment between technical teams, business operations, and Government stakeholders. This position will support IDT Technical teams in driving rapid development and deployment of advanced capabilities while maintaining alignment with funding requirements, budgets, and compliance standards. All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 3 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or full-time professional experience)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the management and development of complex software systems for the DoD.
Ability to travel approximately 10%
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience managing DOD programs
Familiarity with DOD Systems and/or Software Engineering processes
Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes
Experience with Subcontractor Management
Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience managing US Navy and/or MDA contracts
Experience managing logistics processes including classified packaging, shipping, and international DOD deliveries.
Experience in proposal and cost estimation development
Familiarity with CMMI Level 3+ processes
Understanding of US Navy and/or MDA platform-level tactical systems and software
Working knowledge of DOD cybersecurity goals and techniques
Versed in Earned Value Management (EVM)
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Management
Configuration and Change Management
Integrated Product Team (IPT Leadership)
Demonstrated ability to lead highly complex software or engineering projects in the DoD space

Responsibilities

Assign individuals with the appropriate expertise across the program to deliver projects and tasks effectively.
Forecast skill gaps and proactively determine strategies to address them.
Design and implement scalable processes, tools, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms that promote efficiency and consistency across multiple project lifecycles.
Identify procurement efficiencies and economies of scale, build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and apply lessons learned through inspections, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
Document, prioritize, and validate business and stakeholder requirements based on impact and criticality to desired outcomes.
Identify interdependencies, conflicts, and cross-project relationships, assigning requirements appropriately across projects.
Ensure requirements and project plans align with program objectives and IDT business goals by conducting quality and alignment reviews and implementing structures that enable coordinated execution across the program.
Proactively monitor program complexity, including cross-project dependencies, shifting timelines, resources, and stakeholder needs.
Define program risk attitude and appetite, identify risks exceeding tolerance, and recommend response options to leadership.
Coordinate risk responses across the program, authorize funding responses, guide project teams in updating baselines, and manage risks and opportunities that impact multiple projects.
Be skilled in balancing cost, schedule and performance across multi-million-dollar efforts.
Develop and manage Program Quality and Cost Management Plans to ensure consistent standards, financial discipline, and schedule alignment.
Integrate individual project schedules into a cohesive program schedule, define interdependencies, anticipate delays, and implement mitigation strategies.
Apply cost control techniques, advise teams on financial constraints, and establish performance baselines using meaningful metrics to assess program health and inform decision-making.
Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with strategic goals, business cases, and desired outputs.
Evaluate performance against baselines and implement targeted improvement strategies based on root cause analysis, stakeholder input, and best practices.
Maintain alignment across all projects within the program and update the business case to capture opportunities and reduce risks as conditions evolve.