Senior Program / Operations Manager

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is hiring for a Senior Program / Operations Manager that will serve as the overall program and contract management lead for a NAVAIR/DoD technical and project-management support effort. This role will support one of our customers at NAWCAD WOLF/ Southern Maryland, with Government-site support as required. The selected candidate will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and direct management of contractor personnel, resources, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure effective execution of program objectives and contractual requirements.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary management interface with Government leadership, coordinate activities across technical and functional teams, resolve program-level issues, and ensure the delivery of high-quality support within established cost, schedule, performance, and compliance requirements. They will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Program and Contract Leadership: Direct overall program execution, provide strategic guidance, and serve as the primary management interface with Government leadership and stakeholders.
• Operations Management: Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee daily program operations, addressing technical, project, programmatic, and organizational priorities.
• Personnel Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop contractor personnel; coordinate staffing, workforce assignments, performance, and personnel utilization.
• Project and Deliverable Oversight: Manage prime contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budget objectives.
• Resource and Financial Management: Oversee personnel, materials, funding, and other program resources; support financial planning, cost monitoring, and administrative controls.
• Acquisition and Workforce Support: Coordinate the acquisition and assignment of program resources and personnel to meet evolving mission and project requirements.
• Funding and Labor Tracking: Maintain staffing, labor-charging, and personnel utilization information and, when required, track task/project funding by Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN), Subline Item Number (SLIN), and Accounting Classification Reference Number (ACRN).
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify, evaluate, and resolve program risks, operational challenges, resource constraints, and performance issues.
• Government and Stakeholder Coordination: Maintain effective communications with Government customers, program offices, functional organizations, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Process Improvement and Compliance: Establish and implement management processes, policies, and controls that improve operational efficiency, accountability, and contractual compliance.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 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.

Education:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field qualifying under the applicable contract requirements.
• Preferred qualifying disciplines include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
• Degree-field acceptability must be validated against the applicable contract or task-order labor category requirements.

Certification:

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Security Clearance:

• Current DoD Secret security clearance or acceptable Interim Secret clearance.
• Clearance status and timing of eligibility must satisfy the applicable contract and task-order requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven 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.

Work Environment and Availability:

The position requires the ability to support Government-site operations in the NAWCAD WOLF / Southern Maryland area. Candidates must be available for on-site performance and able to accommodate routine or situational telework when authorized by the applicable contract and Government customer.

Travel or support at additional Government locations may be required based on program needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Compensation Statement

At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00

Refer & Earn: Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility

• This requisition is not bonus-eligible, but we still welcome and value your referrals. At Sabre Systems, we encourage employees to refer exceptional candidates. If you have any questions about the referral policy or this position, please contact the Recruiting team.

Sabre Overview

Sabre Systems, LLC, has been providing innovative technological solutions and services for Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers for more than 35 years. We support the ever-evolving areas of advanced communication technologies, cyber, systems and software engineering, and digital transformation.  

With over three decades in business, Sabre Systems, LLC remains committed to our small business values and a people-first philosophy. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages open communication. Our collaborative environment supports continuous learning and professional growth at all levels. We prioritize the health, well-being, and success of our employees, offering comprehensive, evolving benefits designed to meet their diverse needs. Join us and be part of a thriving, people-driven culture.

We respect the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans brings not only to our company, but also to our customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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