Program Manager

TAP Engineering • College Park, MD

27d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

TAP Engineering is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support leading-edge research and engineering initiatives across a broad range of physical science domains, including quantum computing, advanced computing systems, additive manufacturing, photonics, advanced materials, and microelectronics.

This role supports a government research laboratory environment where TAP provides highly skilled scientists, engineers, and technical staff to advance mission-critical national security efforts. The Senior Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact for the government customer and is responsible for overseeing all contract activities across a technically diverse and geographically distributed portfolio of research programs.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• 10+ years of experience as a program or project manager leading technical programs valued at $10M+ annually
• At least 1 year of experience managing funds and resources using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar reporting frameworks
• Program management certification (PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or DAWIA Level II in Program Management)
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Allocate and manage program resources, including staffing, facilities, materials, and funding
• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training efforts for program personnel
• Develop, monitor, and report financial performance metrics, including earned value, estimate to complete, and funding utilization
• Review and manage the Integrated Program Baseline and resource-loaded schedules
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues impacting program execution
• Prepare and present program status reports, technical documentation, and executive-level briefings
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and administrative requirements in coordination with contracts staff
• Provide input to Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans and Program Performance Reviews
• Coordinate logistics and planning for meetings, workshops, technical seminars, and conferences

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
• Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
• Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
• Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
• Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
• Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

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