Program Manager Level 2

Overview

Location:

Fort Meade, Maryland, USA
Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day
Telework:
None
Salary Range: $175,000 to $225,000 per year

Overview: Lead programs that matter. Shape outcomes that last. As our Program Manager, you’ll own the success of a major initiative—guiding cost, schedule, performance, and the teamwork that brings it all together. You’ll serve as the central point of coordination across stakeholders and senior leadership, turning complex requirements into clear plans and measurable results. In this role, you’ll drive excellence in execution: overseeing budgets, forecasting schedules, managing risks, aligning resources, and ensuring quality throughout the program lifecycle.

You’ll mentor technical teams, clear roadblocks, communicate progress with confidence, and keep momentum high. If you thrive in dynamic environments, love orchestrating cross‑functional talent, and want to lead programs where your leadership directly defines success, this is your next mission.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements
This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

• Provide full program management oversight for all activities performed under the contract, including cost, schedule, personnel, quality, reporting, and risk management.
• Manage contract execution across multiple Task Orders of various types (FFP, T&M, FFP Completion) and complexities.
• Provide program management, personnel management, subcontractor oversight, security coordination, facility support, cost control, and quality assurance.
• Plan, resource, and manage each Task Order to ensure personnel with required skills and clearances are available at the start of performance.
• Provide visibility into cost, schedule, and technical performance at the contract, Task Order, program, and project levels.
• Implement cost documentation and control measures, schedule refinement and adherence, resource management, and variance identification and correction.

• Prepare and deliver all required contract and Task Order reports and deliverables in accordance with the SOW and CDRLs.
• Establish and maintain processes to track Task Orders, milestones, deliverables, and Government‑required reporting.
• Conduct monthly contract status reviews, addressing cost, schedule, technical progress, risks, and action items.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for all Task Orders, including closeout and final invoice submission within 90 days of Task completion.

• Lead risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning, implementation, and performance tracking across all Tasks.
• Establish management processes to identify, control, and eliminate potential cost and schedule deviations.
• Track and report risk status, impacts, and outcomes to Government leadership.

Required Education & Years of Experience:

• Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or
• Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or
• Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or
• Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Degree must be in a Business Field (for example, Program Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, and Economics) or a Technical Field (for example, Engineering, Systems Management, Computer Science, and Information Technology).
• Relevant experience must be in business (for example, financial trend and forecast, contract management) or program management (for example, project management, trend and forecast analysis, earned value management, cost benefit analysis, balanced scorecard, activity based costing, life cycle cost estimating, activity based budgeting, gap analysis). Additionally, informal supervisory experience is required.

Required Certification

• Must have a PMI PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2…