DIU Senior Program Manager

Second Front Systems

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Program Manager to serve as the primary execution lead for the Second Front workstream within the DIU Proving Grounds program. This role is embedded directly within the DIU ecosystem, focusing on the seamless transition of commercial dual-use technologies into the hands of the warfighter. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) vehicles, navigating the critical path from initial prototype solicitation to successful production scaling.

Requirements

8+ years of Program Management experience, specifically within the DoW acquisition or Defense Industrial Base (DIB) sectors.
Proven track record of executing Other Transaction Authority agreements. You must understand the nuances of prototype-to-production transitions.
Active Top Secret/SCI (or eligibility to obtain one immediately).
Ability to converse fluently with software engineers and product managers regarding SaaS, cybersecurity, and cloud-based "Proving Ground" environments.
Exceptional communication skills for on-site collaboration in a fast-paced, "startup-style" government environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working directly with or within DIU or similar DoW innovation entities.
Familiarity with Second Front Systems or similar automated deployment/security platforms (e.g., Game Warden).

Responsibilities

Lead the drafting, negotiation, and administration of both Prototype OTAs and Production OTAs in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022.
Define and monitor technical milestones for Second Front-related vendors to ensure "successful completion" criteria are met for production eligibility.
Manage budget allocations, obligation timelines, and burn rates for the Second Front portions of the Proving Grounds program.
Act as the primary bridge between DIU leadership, Department of War (DoW) mission partners, program teammates, and commercial vendors (Second Front partners and customers).
Ensure that Second Front activities align with the broader Proving Grounds mission of testing, evaluating, and validating software and hardware at the speed of commercial innovation.
Identify technical or policy issues early and unlock bottlenecks to ensure Second Front customers and partners seamlessly operate within the Proving Grounds ecosystem.
Partner closely with the Second Front Public Sector team and leadership to communicate and support the execution of on-program growth opportunities.
Internally, you will report directly to the Head of Federal Delivery at Second Front, and within DIU, you will directly support and partner with the Proving Grounds Program Management team.
Deliver high-visibility briefs to DIU Directors and Pentagon stakeholders regarding program health, transition readiness, and ROI on commercial tech integration.