Job description
Join Aegis Defense Solutions, a premier defense contractor delivering strategic programs for national security clients. We are seeking a results-driven Senior Military Program Manager to lead complex defense initiatives from concept through delivery.
This role combines program leadership, stakeholder management, and rigorous compliance in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
As a senior leader on the programs team, you will partner with DoD customers, prime contractors, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and superior outcomes.
We offer a dynamic, inclusive culture, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibility
- Lead and manage complex defense programs from planning through delivery, on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with DoD customers, prime contractors, and internal stakeholders to define requirements and milestones.
- Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance metrics (EVM where applicable).
- Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, security clearances, export controls, and contract terms.
- Manage cross-functional teams across engineering, logistics, and quality assurance; mentor project personnel.
- Communicate program status to executives and customers with concise, data-driven reporting.
- Highlight and mitigate program risks, scope changes, and supplier performance issues.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of defense program management experience; DAWIA or PMP certification preferred.
- Deep knowledge of DoD procurement processes, FAR/DFARS, and program governance.
- Experience with earned value management, cost control, and financial forecasting.
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance; active clearance preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera) and data visualization.
- Willingness to travel up to 15-20% as needed.