Senior Program / Operations Manager

Sabre Systems LLC • Patuxent River, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sabre Systems is hiring a Senior Program / Operations Manager to serve as the overall program and contract management lead for a NAVAIR/DoD technical and project-management support effort. The role supports a customer at NAWCAD WOLF/Southern Maryland and requires Government-site support as needed. The successful candidate provides strategic leadership and operational oversight while directly managing contractor personnel, resources, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet program objectives and contractual requirements.

The manager is the primary management interface with Government leadership, coordinates technical and functional teams, resolves program-level issues, and ensures high-quality support within cost, schedule, performance, and compliance requirements. The position requires availability for on-site performance in the NAWCAD WOLF/Southern Maryland area, with routine or situational telework when authorized. Travel or support at additional Government locations may be required based on program needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in program management, operations management, project management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or personnel-management experience.
• At least 3 of the most recent 5 years supporting Department of Defense project-management activities.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating resources, and overseeing contract performance.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field qualifying under applicable contract requirements; degree-field acceptability must be validated against applicable contract or task-order labor-category requirements.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Current DoD Secret security clearance or acceptable Interim Secret clearance; clearance status and timing of eligibility must satisfy applicable contract and task-order requirements.
• Ability to lead program operations and manage Government contract performance.
• Strong supervisory, organizational, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing personnel, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and program resources.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, competing priorities, and cross-functional activities.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition, program-management, and Government contracting environments.
• Experience with performance monitoring, risk management, financial and administrative controls, and compliance reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior Government officials and prepare management reports.
• Ability to build effective relationships with Government customers, contractor leadership, technical teams, and subcontractors.
• Ability to support Government-site operations in the NAWCAD WOLF/Southern Maryland area, be available for on-site performance, and accommodate routine or situational telework when authorized.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a preferred qualifying discipline: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
• Experience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, or other DoD acquisition and engineering organizations.
• Experience managing technical, engineering, acquisition, financial, or enterprise IT support contracts.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and integrated contractor teams.
• Familiarity with CLIN/SLIN/ACRN funding structures, labor charging, contract deliverables, and program financial reporting.
• Experience supporting multiple task orders, contract vehicles, or geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall program execution, provide strategic guidance, and serve as the primary management interface with Government leadership and stakeholders.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee daily program operations, addressing technical, project, programmatic, and organizational priorities.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop contractor personnel; coordinate staffing, workforce assignments, performance, and personnel utilization.
• Manage prime contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budget objectives.
• Oversee personnel, materials, funding, and other program resources; support financial planning, cost monitoring, and administrative controls.
• Coordinate the acquisition and assignment of program resources and personnel to meet evolving mission and project requirements.
• Maintain staffing, labor-charging, and personnel-utilization information and, when required, track task or project funding by CLIN, SLIN, and ACRN.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve program risks, operational challenges, resource constraints, and performance issues.
• Maintain effective communication with Government customers, program offices, functional organizations, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Establish and implement management processes, policies, and controls that improve operational efficiency, accountability, and contractual compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, evolving benefits designed to meet employees’ diverse needs.
• Collaborative environment supporting continuous learning and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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