Program Manager at Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Requisition #: 1495 Job Title: Program Manager Location: Suitland, MD Clearance Level: TS/SCI Required Certification(s): PMP SUMMARY Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Hopper Global Communications Center (GCC) Engineering and Technical Support (ETS) program delivers 24/7 global SCI communications and enterprise IT services across Navy ashore fleet units and NCR tenants. The ETS scope spans operations, modernization, cybersecurity, cloud and AI/ML enablement, training and worldwide customer support of mission critical services for about 14,000 users to ensure decision quality outcomes for maritime and joint intelligence operations. The Program Manager will be responsible for leading a complex, multi-domain Engineering and Technical Support (ETS) program supporting Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Hopper Global Communications Center’s (GCC) global SCI enterprise operations, modernization, cybersecurity, cloud/AI initiatives, and customer services. The Program Manager owns cost, schedule, and performance across all task orders, drives risk management and contract compliance, and ensures seamless coordination among ONI stakeholders, subcontractors, and cross-functional engineering teams. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Establish and sustain the Program Management Plan (PMP), Program Calendar, and Conference/Event Schedule for all task orders · Implement a Risk Management Plan to identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical, security, cost, and schedule risks · Plan and lead formal reviews and produce meeting minutes: Post Award Kickoff, Weekly Activity Reports, Management Systems Reviews, and Integrated Baseline Reviews · Conduct Quarterly Progress Reviews (QPRs) and Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) and maintain meeting minutes · Provide input to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for program control, status monitoring, and reporting purposes to identify program milestones, major tasks, efforts, dependencies, risks, resources, and activities across prime and subcontractor efforts · Maintain the Billet Roster of cleared personnel assigned, track contractor travel and deployed personnel, and provide trip reports to the customer · Coordinate with Hopper GCC N8 to execute the Financial Management Plan that includes tracking and reporting budgets, cost, schedule, and performance · Provide input to the Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) · Provide Contract Expenditure Reports, Contract Funds Status Reports (CFSRs), Contractor Cost Data (CCD) reports, Cost and Software Data Reports (CSDR), and Cost Data Summary Reports (CDSR) · Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reviews (costs, hours, invoices, percent complete, EACs) and progress reporting per CDRLs · Lead Quality Assurance per the QASP by ensuring deliverables are released under configuration control, fully traceable, and meet Section 508 functional performance criteria · Coordinate stakeholder communications with PCO/CAO/COR/Ordering Officer/Technical Assistant and ensure timely responses and contract correspondence · Manage subcontractors and ensure subcontractor compliance with technical, financial, and security requirements · Maintain and update the Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Plan upon triggering events (ownership changes, supplier/sub changes, ICT compromises) · Enforce TS/SCI eligibility, DD‑254 adherence, IA/CSWF certifications compliance, SAAR-N processing, and annual IA trainings · Manage transition activities such as an end of contract transition with a detailed schedule, milestones, documentation and continuity of operations plan QUALIFICATIONS Required Certifications: PMP Education, Background, and Years of Experience BS or BA degree in Business Administration, Engineering Management, Engineering or Engineering Discipline desired. 10+ years program/project management experience leading large, complex DoD/IC IT or Cyber programs and 5+ years managing multi-vendor/subcontractor efforts with measurable cost/schedule accountability. Must be a US citizen. Experience in Defense acquisition, specifically experience in support of Navy Acquisition management, or an equal level of Federal and Navy Contract Management experience.   ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills Management and Supervision experience relating to the design, development, integration, testing and fielding of DoDIIS communication systems and networks. Experience in initiating and maintaining technical direction within broad program objectives directly related to communication systems and networks. Knowledgeable of DoD acquisition policies and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the requirements of the DoD 5000 series. Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively provide guidance, direction, and supervision in all areas of contracted effort such as program management, systems engineering, major system acquisitions, and financial management.   WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions Strength Demands Physical Requirements Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.  What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities