Astor & Sanders

Federal IT modernization via AI, cloud

Program Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePort Hueneme, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
At least 10 years of relevant program or project management experience supporting Department of Defense or federal programs is required.
Demonstrated experience in program planning and execution, financial management and reporting, and multi-stakeholder coordination in complex environments is required.
Ability to coach and counsel staff to ensure professional, high-quality support and to delegate tasks and responsibilities when appropriate is required.
Strong knowledge of program management frameworks and lifecycle execution is required.
Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost management practices is required.
Experience with Agile/Scrum, SAFe, and hybrid project management approaches is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Power BI, SharePoint, and collaboration tools is required.
Familiarity with enterprise data and reporting environments is required.
Strong data analysis, visualization, and reporting skills are required.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in dynamic environments is required.
Knowledge of risk management, quality control, and performance monitoring practices is required.

Responsibilities

Lead overall program planning, execution, and delivery for assigned task orders and programs.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and performance baselines across the full lifecycle.
Manage a staff of more than 100 people supporting diverse roles.
Oversee resource allocation, budget tracking, and cost-control activities.
Perform risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution.
Develop Rough Order of Magnitude estimates and financial forecasts.
Monitor and report program performance metrics and status to stakeholders.
Establish and maintain effective communication with the Procuring Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, and Contract Specialist.
Lead and conduct biweekly contract status meetings and prepare required contract deliverables.
Manage Agile/Scrum teams and project execution methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Critical Path.
Coordinate stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and communication channels.
Ensure quality assurance, documentation control, and compliance with statement-of-work deliverables.
Develop and deliver reports, presentations, dashboards such as Power BI dashboards, and executive briefings.
Support financial program management, including budgeting, execution tracking, variance analysis, and reporting.
Oversee process-improvement initiatives, standard operating procedure development, and knowledge-management artifacts.
Ensure compliance with security, Operations Security, and contract-administration requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting NAVSEA/NSWC, Department of Defense programs, or similar federal environments is preferred.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred.
Certified Scrum Master or SAFe certification is preferred.

Program Manager

Astor & Sanders · Port Hueneme, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-29

Salary: 135,000–150,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Astor & Sanders Corp

Description

Program Manager

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA and is seeking a Program Manager to provide leadership and technical expertise in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD).

The Program Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and executing program and financial management support services across complex, multi-disciplinary Navy programs. This includes oversight of program planning, budget execution, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and performance reporting to ensure successful delivery of contract objectives within defined schedule, cost, and quality constraints.

This role supports enterprise-level program management, financial analysis, and technical project execution activities across multiple initiatives and locations.

Roles & Responsibilities

Lead overall program planning, execution, and delivery for assigned task orders and programs.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and performance baselines across the full lifecycle.
Manage a staff of 100+ people supporting diverse roles.
Oversee resource allocation, budget tracking, and cost control activities.
Perform risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution.
Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and financial forecasts.
Monitor and report program performance metrics and status to stakeholders.
Establish and maintain effective communication with Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Contract Specialist.
Lead and conduct biweekly contract status meetings and prepare required contract deliverables (CDRLs).
Manage Agile/Scrum teams and project execution methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Critical Path).
Coordinate stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and communication channels.
Ensure quality assurance, documentation control, and compliance with SOW deliverables.
Develop and deliver reports, presentations, dashboards (e.g., Power BI), and executive briefings.
Support financial program management, including budgeting, execution tracking, variance analysis, and reporting.
Oversee process improvement initiatives, SOP development, and knowledge management artifacts.
Ensure compliance with security, Operations Security (OPSEC), and contract administration requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in program/project management supporting DoD or federal programs.
Demonstrated experience in -
Program planning and execution
Financial management and reporting
Multi-stakeholder coordination in complex environments
Ability to coach and counsel staff to ensure highest levels of professionalism and quality support.
Ability to delegate tasks and responsibility when appropriate.
Strong knowledge of program management frameworks and lifecycle execution.
Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost management practices.
Experience with Agile/Scrum, SAFe, and hybrid project management approaches.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Power BI, SharePoint, and collaboration tools.
Familiarity with enterprise data/reporting environments.
Strong data analysis, visualization, and reporting skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in dynamic environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Knowledge of risk management, quality control, and performance monitoring practices.
Experience supporting NAVSEA/NSWC, DoD programs, or similar federal environments preferred.
Preferred Certification(s)
PMP (Project Management Professional).
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Certification.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $135,000-$150,000 annually. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, candidate skills and education, geographical location, certifications, and business needs, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range. This salary range represents Astor's good-faith estimate of compensation for the position at the time of posting.

Benefits

Astor & Sanders Corporation (www.astor-sanders.com) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Astor & Sanders Corporation ( #Astor ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Some of our competitive benefits include

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off
Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
Retirement Savings Plan
Pre-Tax Benefit Programs
Wellness and Work-Life Support
Professional Development
Performance and Referral Bonuses
Life and Disability Insurance

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About the Company

Astor & Sanders

Federal IT modernization via AI, cloud

Astor & Sanders Corporation helps federal agencies modernize IT systems through software modernization, AI-driven solutions, cloud services, cybersecurity, data analytics, and network operations. Its offerings improve efficiency, security, and mission outcomes by updating legacy apps, automating data workflows, and scaling cloud and AI capabilities. The company differentiates itself with a long track record since 2000, a government-focused portfolio, and recognition from awards like GITEC, Fast Company, and Inc. 5000, plus SBA-certified woman-owned status that helps navigate GovCon barriers. Its goal is to enable federal agencies to adapt to today’s digital landscape with practical, cost-effective IT solutions that deliver measurable results.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Rockville, MD
Founded: 2000

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