Program Manager (STE)

BAE Systems OneArc USA • Orlando, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager oversees the direction, execution, and delivery of a flagship defense program supporting the U.S. Army. The role serves as the primary liaison with U.S. Army customers and applies project management best practices to ensure OneArc’s VBS-based ecosystems and simulation technologies meet contract performance goals. The Program Manager leads cross-functional teams and subcontractors across the software development lifecycle, with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical execution.

The position is based in an Orlando, Florida office and involves collaboration across technical labs and customer facilities, as well as approximately 25% travel to Army installations, customer meetings, and industry events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or management discipline.
• At least 10 years of program management experience in the Defense/Aerospace industry, including hands-on management of Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and Cost-Plus contracts.
• Prior U.S. Army service or direct experience delivering Army training, simulation, or mission command programs.
• Demonstrated ownership of cost, schedule, and performance on software or simulation programs through development, integration, test, and fielding.
• Working knowledge of government contracting, FAR and DFARS basics, contract deliverables, and customer reporting.
• Proficiency with project planning tools such as Microsoft Project and agile management platforms such as Jira.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to work on-site in Orlando, Florida, and travel approximately 25% to U.S. Army installations and customer sites.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline, such as Engineering Management or an MBA.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA Program Management certification.
• Deep experience with Army collective training systems, including virtual, constructive, or gaming trainers, and familiarity with VBS4 or comparable military simulation software.
• Familiarity with the Orlando modeling and simulation community and local Army acquisition organizations such as PEO STRI.
• Experience with commercial enterprise software licensing programs, including Enterprise License Agreements, and software sustainment.
• Experience with rapid prototyping acquisitions, such as Commercial Solutions Openings or Other Transaction Authority agreements.
• Familiarity with simulation interoperability standards such as DIS and HLA, and Agile software frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex DoD contract execution to achieve cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Serve as the daily primary interface with U.S. Army customers and stakeholders, resolving contractual and program challenges.
• Implement agile project management processes across the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through deployment.
• Manage contract budgets, including labor, materials, travel, and purchased services, and provide accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and internal quality standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and suppliers; resolve dependencies, clarify technical requirements, and foster collaboration across U.S. and international OneArc sites.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate program risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate program status to executive leadership, identify organic growth opportunities, and support follow-on proposals.
• Advance the U.S. Army’s Synthetic Training Environment through effective solution deployment, strengthen the OneArc brand, and support team culture and cohesion.

What This Job Offers

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