Program Manager I

Are you a technically strong, results-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced R&D environments? As a Program Manager I, you will guide programs operating at the cutting edge of technology development, delivering novel solutions to Department of War (DoW) challenges. Our efforts focus on mid‑TRL, highly technical problem sets that demand creativity, rigor, and speed.In this role, you will work side-by-side with Principal Investigators, engineers, and specialty technologists to shape, prototype, and field rapid technology solutions. Our programs are small, agile, and execution-focused, allowing technical program managers to meaningfully influence architecture, design trades, test strategy, and technical direction. These programs are high‑priority, high‑visibility efforts, providing regular exposure to senior leadership and giving you the opportunity to directly influence strategy and outcomes. You will also work directly with DoW customers in a collaborative development environment—ensuring solutions align with real operational needs and mature rapidly. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. **Responsibilities:** - **Manage all programmatic and technical aspects** of multiple mid‑TRL, solution‑oriented development projects—ensuring strong customer relationships, disciplined cost control, schedule adherence, and robust technical planning. - **Track and report on technical execution**, project maturity, rapid prototyping progress, and overall program performance to internal stakeholders and senior leadership. - **Supervise technical and program staff**, driving alignment between engineering execution, program objectives, and rapid‑solution development timelines. - **Serve as the primary customer POC**, engaging directly with DoW stakeholders in a collaborative, transparent environment to shape requirements and deliver mission‑focused technical solutions. - **Lead business resource planning** and coordinate with finance, operations, and engineering to ensure the right technical talent, tools, and investments are aligned to program needs. - **Form and lead cross‑functional technical teams**—including Principal Investigators, engineers, and analysts—to deliver mid‑TRL prototypes, demonstrations, and capability transitions. - **Identify, track, and resolve technical and programmatic issues**, ensuring risks are mitigated quickly and solution paths remain executable. - **Manage program risks and opportunities**, with a focus on technical maturation, integration readiness, and rapid solution delivery. - **Develop proposals and interface on project status**, bringing technical insight into cost, schedule, and performance estimates for new and ongoing efforts. - **Conduct technical research and fact‑finding**, supporting design trades, integration approaches, and mid‑TRL maturation strategies required for program success. - **Coordinate audits and technical reviews**, negotiating with stakeholders to ensure programs meet cost, budget, and schedule constraints while keeping technical progress on track. - **Support the Program Director and Business Operations**, ensuring alignment across the business area and contributing to investment planning, customer engagement strategy, and future solution development. - **Lead multiple advanced R&D efforts** aligned with SNC strategic objectives, ensuring…