DOD Program Manager

*About Us* FedGeek has a different kind of culture. We value passion, collaboration, creativity, and action. We hold ourselves to a higher standard and bring a rare energy and commitment to our projects. We are a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with a 19-year track record of excellence. Supporting multiple agencies across the federal landscape, we deliver specialized program management, application development, science and technology services. *Position Summary* We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support our Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This dual role position combines day-to-day program task execution with active participation in proposal development. The ideal candidate brings deep mission knowledge, proven ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder tasks, and the writing acumen to translate technical and operational solutions into compelling, compliant proposals. *Key Responsibilities* * Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned tasks in support of DoD contracts, ensuring delivery on schedule, within scope, and on budget. * Serve as the primary point of contact for government customers on day-to-day task order activities. * Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), task trackers, risk registers, and status reports. * Manage and coordinate resources, personnel assignments, and sub-contractor activities across concurrent tasks. * Facilitate program reviews, IPTs, and technical exchange meetings (TEMs); produce action items and briefing materials. * Monitor and report on program performance metrics (cost, schedule, technical) and escalate issues proactively. * Ensure compliance with contract deliverables, CDRLs, and applicable government regulations (FAR/DFARS). * Drive program growth by identifying new customer requirements, supporting capture and proposal activities, expanding existing task orders, and maintaining exceptional customer relationships that position the company for follow-on work * Lead or support proposal development for new business, task order competitions, and re-competes across IC/DoD customers. * Author and edit technical volumes, management volumes, and past performance narratives per RFP/RFQ instructions. * Build and sustain trusted relationships with government program offices, contracting officers (KOs), and CORs. * Own program financial performance, including revenue, funding burn, labor utilization, invoicing and profitability. * Develop staffing forecasts and monitor contract ceilings, funding modifications, and remaining obligated funding. * Manage recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention. * Directly supervise and mentor program staff * Coordinate security issues with the Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO). *Required Qualifications* * PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Intelligence Studies, Systems Engineering, Political Science, or related). * 5+ years of experience supporting IC or DoD programs in a task management, program management, or operations role. * 3+ years of proposal writing experience on government contracts, including full life-cycle proposal support. * Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and IC procurement processes. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project); experience with SharePoint and collaboration tools. * Proven ability to synthesize complex technical content and produce clear, persuasive written narratives under deadline pressure. * Excellent verbal communication and briefing skills; comfortable presenting to senior government officials. *Preferred Qualifications* * Experience with SIGINT, GEOINT, HUMINT, or All-Source Intelligence programs. * Familiarity with JCIDS, DAS, or IC acquisition frameworks. * Shipley or APMP proposal methodology training/certification. * Experience with proposal management * Proficient with generative AI tools (Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) Pay: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Silver Spring, MD 20910