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Program Manager

Seneca Holdings
Location
Remote
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Clear Creek Federal
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, or a related discipline.
  • Ten or more years of progressive program or project management experience supporting Department of Defense customers, including at least three years with profit and loss or full cost, schedule, and technical accountability for a contract or task order.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a cost-reimbursement contract, including monthly cost reporting, estimate at completion and estimate to complete discipline, funding and burn-rate management, and limitation of funds or limitation of cost notification.
  • Experience preparing and delivering formal contract deliverables to a Government customer, including status reports, management review packages, and technical reports.
  • Experience building resource-loaded schedules and basis-of-estimate documentation, including labor category mix, hours, travel, and other direct costs.
Nice to have
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Top Secret clearance eligibility.
  • Experience in the electromagnetic warfare, electronic warfare, or aircraft survivability equipment domain, or with Army software reprogramming under AR 525-15.
  • Experience managing Agile and DevSecOps software delivery, including sprint cadence, backlog and milestone management, and release governance.
  • Hands-on familiarity with GitLab issue boards, milestones, and epics as a program management system of record.
What the job really is

The Program Manager will oversee the ARAT task order, ensuring accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance. This role involves building and managing a delivery team across various labor categories, developing project roadmaps, and maintaining communication with government representatives. The position requires managing multiple concurrent projects while adhering to Agile and DevSecOps practices.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay, benefits, and perks.
  • Flexible work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Performance and recognition programs.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident).
Things to weigh
  • The role requires on-site presence at Aberdeen Proving Ground for integration work and formal reviews, which may limit remote work flexibility.
  • The position is the first filled on the contract and will be staffed for the life of the effort, indicating long-term commitment but also potential pressure to meet contract expectations.
  • The job involves managing a significant number of projects concurrently, which may lead to a high workload.
  • Experience with specific tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps, GitLab) is preferred but not mandatory, which may affect candidates with different backgrounds.
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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