C5ISR Program Manager

Description

• Serving as the senior leader for a multi‑disciplinary contract effort, acting as the single point of contact for all government program authorities
• Directing the planning, execution, and oversight of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring that technical, programming, maintenance, and administrative activities are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with contract requirements
• Developing and enforcing procedures, allocating and acquiring resources, managing financial controls, and providing transparent progress reporting to senior stakeholders
• Balancing strategic vision with day‑to‑day operational excellence while fostering a high‑performing contractor team

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Requirements

• Master’s degree in a business, engineering, technical, or related discipline (e.g., business administration, project management, engineering management, systems engineering)
• Active DoD top secret (or higher) clearance
• At least 10 years of full‑time professional experience, including:
  • Eight years in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling a minimum of two large‑scale projects or programs
  • Five years of management and supervisory responsibility, overseeing staff and/or subcontractors
• Possession of a recognized certification such as PMP®, PgMP®, PRINCE2®, or an equivalent is required
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi‑project efforts, develop and enforce standard operating procedures, manage resource acquisition and allocation, and control financial and administrative aspects of a contract in accordance with contractual terms

Desired Skills

• Proven track record delivering government or defense‑related projects on time and within budget
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition and contract management regulations (FAR, DFARS, NAVAIR policies)
• Budgeting, cost‑tracking, earned‑value management, and reporting
• Excellent stakeholder‑engagement skills; comfortable serving as the primary liaison with senior government officials and program managers
• Ability to translate technical requirements into actionable work plans and clear performance metrics
• Skilled in risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution across multiple simultaneous projects
• Leadership style that promotes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement among diverse technical teams
• Proficiency with project‑management tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting preferred
• Additional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, Agile Scrum Master, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III are a plus

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• Domestic travel: Up to 15 % of the year (approximately three weeks) for on‑site visits to government facilities, contractor sites, or stakeholder meetings
• International travel: Infrequent, typically < 5 % of the year, only when required for coordination with overseas program offices and subject to clearance approval

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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