{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"45871d4e5cbbd2286c03ac04","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/45871d4e5cbbd2286c03ac04","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/45871d4e5cbbd2286c03ac04","title":"Program Manager","description":"Job Description:\n\nReadiness Delivered. Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos is looking for an innovative Program Manager II to join our team in-person in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract: Serves as the main of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), the Government Program Manager. Directly contributes to program efforts in several areas, including cost management, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities. Ensures proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure effective execution of the contract. The PM shall utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas as well as write and review technical documents. This position is contingent based on award.\nExperience and Skills:\nProgram management with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance.\nEffective communication skills for stakeholder engagement and technical reporting.\nProgram and team leadership with resource allocation and personnel management.\nKnowledge of regulatory and contractual compliance (FAR/DFARS, acquisition policies, QFRs).\nFinancial management including budgeting, cost tracking, and earned value reporting.\nRisk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning.\nBusiness development skills to grow business with existing customers and expand to new customers.\nMust have a PMP, FAC-PIPM Mid-Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2 certification in Program Management, and 1 year of demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as EVM.\nPreferred Skills/Experience:\nPrior experience as a program or deputy program manager on contracts supporting national intelligence community customers, and/or experience as a subcontract manager, managing a team in support of a prime contractor.\nExperience working in SCIF environments and familiarity with expectations, norms, constraints, and workflow limitations of performing program management in a classified facility.\nExperience applying Agile development methodologies alongside traditional Earned Value Management on DoD/IC software-intensive programs.\nExperience contributing to proposal development and business capture efforts for new efforts and re-competes of existing contracts.\nUnderstanding of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) process and how PM actions directly influence past performance ratings that affect future contract competitiveness.\nFamiliarity with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements for timekeeping, labor charging, indirect rate structures, and incurred cost submissions.\nDemonstrated ability to recruit and retain TS/SCI-poly-cleared personnel in a competitive market, including creative retention strategies.\nExperience with PM tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools for schedule management, and with EVM-capable tools like Deltek Cobra, wInsight, or MPM.\nMaster's degree in a relevant field (MBA, MS in Systems Engineering or Program/Project Management, etc).\n#LI-Onsite\nCompetitive salary based on experience and education\nKratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.\nThis posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.\nJob Benefits:\nMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage\nLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance\n401(k) Savings Plan\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)\nPaid Time-Off (PTO)\nHolidays\nEducation Reimbursement\n\nKratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.\nDisability Accessibility Accommodation\nIf you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.\nPay Transparency\nThe company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.\nJob Applicant Privacy Notice\nFor applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.\n\nFrom: Kratos Defense","company":"Kratos Defense","rawCompany":"kratos defense","city":"Annapolis Junction","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T15:06:15.369Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Job Description:\n\nReadiness Delivered. Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos is looking for an innovative Program Manager II to join our team in-person in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract: Serves as the main of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), the Government Program Manager. Directly contributes to program efforts in several areas, including cost management, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities. Ensures proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure effective execution of the contract. The PM shall utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas as well as write and review technical documents. This position is contingent based on award.\nExperience and Skills:\nProgram management with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance.\nEffective communication skills for stakeholder engagement and technical reporting.\nProgram and team leadership with resource allocation and personnel management.\nKnowledge of regulatory and contractual compliance (FAR/DFARS, acquisition policies, QFRs).\nFinancial management including budgeting, cost tracking, and earned value reporting.\nRisk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning.\nBusiness development skills to grow business with existing customers and expand to new customers.\nMust have a PMP, FAC-PIPM Mid-Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2 certification in Program Management, and 1 year of demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as EVM.\nPreferred Skills/Experience:\nPrior experience as a program or deputy program manager on contracts supporting national intelligence community customers, and/or experience as a subcontract manager, managing a team in support of a prime contractor.\nExperience working in SCIF environments and familiarity with expectations, norms, constraints, and workflow limitations of performing program management in a classified facility.\nExperience applying Agile development methodologies alongside traditional Earned Value Management on DoD/IC software-intensive programs.\nExperience contributing to proposal development and business capture efforts for new efforts and re-competes of existing contracts.\nUnderstanding of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) process and how PM actions directly influence past performance ratings that affect future contract competitiveness.\nFamiliarity with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements for timekeeping, labor charging, indirect rate structures, and incurred cost submissions.\nDemonstrated ability to recruit and retain TS/SCI-poly-cleared personnel in a competitive market, including creative retention strategies.\nExperience with PM tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools for schedule management, and with EVM-capable tools like Deltek Cobra, wInsight, or MPM.\nMaster's degree in a relevant field (MBA, MS in Systems Engineering or Program/Project Management, etc).\n#LI-Onsite\nCompetitive salary based on experience and education\nKratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.\nThis posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.\nJob Benefits:\nMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage\nLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance\n401(k) Savings Plan\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)\nPaid Time-Off (PTO)\nHolidays\nEducation Reimbursement\n\nKratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.\nDisability Accessibility Accommodation\nIf you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. 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