Program Manager

We're searching for talented individuals who provide intelligence, engineering, and mission management expertise for the Government. This program will maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of our country's most important missions both at home and abroad. If you are ready to support a high-performing team that truly makes a difference, then come join us!

Job Description:

Program Manager (PM) - Flagship Government Program

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager (PM) to lead a high-visibility, mission-critical program supporting a key government customer. The PM will be responsible for the successful execution of the contract, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met. This role serves as the primary liaison between the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Government Program Manager, and the Contractor's senior leadership.

The PM will play a pivotal role in program oversight, contributing expertise in cost management, schedule tracking, contract performance, risk mitigation, requirements analysis, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills to effectively lead technical teams, provide strategic direction, and deliver transparent reporting on program progress, challenges, and solutions.

The Program Manager shall possess the following capabilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Oversight
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all program-related communications and decision-making.
  • Ensure efficient and effective execution of contract requirements.
  • Direct technical teams and oversee performance to meet Government objectives.
• Resource & Financial Management
  • Allocate resources, including personnel, facilities, and budget, to optimize program execution.
  • Review and approve financial reports, including earned value metrics, Estimate to Complete (ETC), and expenditure reports.
  • Manage and allocate contract reserves within established limits.
• Performance & Risk Management
  • Ensure seamless integration across all contract disciplines to align with Government needs.
  • Establish and maintain the Integrated Program Baseline (IPB) and resource-loaded schedules.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while allocating appropriate budgets for risk management.
• Government & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Prepare and present program status updates and formal reviews to Government leadership.
  • Provide timely, transparent communication regarding program challenges and solutions.
  • Support Government statutory reporting and responses to Congressional Questions for the Record (QFRs).
• Compliance & Contract Management
  • Ensure full compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and administrative requirements.
  • Coordinate with contract management staff to facilitate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and value engineering initiatives.
  • Contribute to Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan reviews and Award Fee evaluations.
• Team Development & Leadership
  • Lead and mentor program staff, ensuring effective recruitment, training, and performance management.
  • Provide oversight and guidance to subordinate program managers at various levels.
  • Rapidly assemble cross-disciplinary teams to address urgent program challenges.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Minimum 15 years of experience as a program or project manager overseeing programs of similar scope, complexity, and size.
  • Proven expertise in managing multi-task contracts and multi-vendor environments.
  • Experience leading contracts with diverse subcontracting arrangements.
• Technical & Regulatory Knowledge:
  • In-depth understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform requirements analysis, resource allocation, cost estimation, and deliverable tracking.
  • At least 3 years of experience in financial management, including Earned Value Management (EVM).

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or
• FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 3 certification in Program Management.
  

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned Program Manager to lead a flagship initiative, drive mission success, and collaborate with key Government stakeholders in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: Coming Soon

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

RealmOne Benefits:

• Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family with buy-up option available.
• Retirement + Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor (immediate vest) - 5% annual profit share (vesting req'd).
• Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
• Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
• MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Adoption assistance - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules - -Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.

ABOUT US

• RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers' toughest mission challenges.
• Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
• RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations to include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
• RealmOne has won numerous awards, to include Top Workplaces by the Baltimore Sun. Across more than 20 prime contracts, RealmOne is a premiere innovator for the Government and Department of Defense, and our team is located across the United States.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status.