Experience managing programs in DoD or government contracting environments, specifically related to hardware design, production, and test.
Ability to deliver across cost, schedule, and technical baselines.
Strong leadership skills and experience guiding cross-functional technical teams.
Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
A proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of program or project management experience; relevant technical leadership experience may also be considered.
Experience with government contracts, compliance, and reporting structures.
Active Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
Own full program execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and finance, to deliver solutions.
Build and manage program plans, schedules, and budgets, including forecasting and resource planning.
Serve as the primary customer interface, build trusted relationships, and identify opportunities for growth.
Ensure alignment with contract scope and manage changes through formal change-control processes.
Identify and manage risks and opportunities, driving mitigation and resolution.
Communicate program status to ATS leadership.
Deliver clear, actionable program reporting to leadership and customers.
Ensure compliance with ATS processes, quality standards, and government requirements.
Manage subcontractors and external partners when applicable.
Desired Qualifications
Direct experience with hardware programs related to hypersonics, reentry vehicles, or similar flight vehicle systems.
Background in engineering, defense systems, or technical programs.
Experience managing subcontractors or multi-partner programs where the design and production of hardware is the end deliverable.
Project Manager (DoD / Government Programs)
At Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS), our Project Managers lead the delivery of mission-critical programs that matter.
In this role, you will own programs end-to-end—driving performance across cost, schedule, and technical execution—while building strong, trusted relationships with customers in DoD and government environments.
You won’t just manage timelines, you’ll lead teams, solve complex problems, and deliver results that have real-world impact.
What You’ll Do
Own full program execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance (CST)
Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, finance, etc.) to deliver high-impact solutions
Build and manage program plans, schedules, and budgets, including forecasting and resource planning
Serve as the primary customer interface, building trusted relationships and identifying opportunities for growth
Ensure alignment with contract scope, managing changes through formal change control processes
Proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities, driving mitigation and resolution
Proactively communicate program status to ATS leadership
Deliver clear, actionable program reporting to leadership and customers
Ensure compliance with ATS processes, quality standards, and government requirements
Manage subcontractors and external partners when applicable
What We’re Looking For
Experience managing programs in DoD or government contracting environments, specifically related hardware design, production, and test
Proven ability to deliver across cost, schedule, and technical baselines
Strong leadership skills with experience guiding cross-functional technical teams
Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
A proactive, ownership-driven mindset
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of program or project management experience –relevant technical leadership experience may also be considered
Experience with government contracts, compliance, and reporting structures
Active Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
Direct experience with hardware programs related to hypersonics, reentry vehicles, or similar flight vehicle systems
Background in engineering, defense systems, or technical programs
Experience managing subcontractors or multi-partner programs where the design and production of hardware is the end deliverable
Why ATS
Work on mission-driven programs that support national security and critical operations
Join a team that values ownership, trust, and execution
Have real decision-making authority and impact
Grow your career in a high-performance, low-bureaucracy environment
Equal Employment Opportunity:Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Drug-Free Workplace:ATS is a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited. All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment are subject to drug testing.
E-Verify:ATS is an E-Verify employer.
Export Control Regulations:Applicants for employment at ATS must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by other employees.