{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9cb117df96645a003ebdb07a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9cb117df96645a003ebdb07a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9cb117df96645a003ebdb07a","title":"Program Manager (ISR Programs)","description":"Twenty-Six Defense Maritime, a Twenty-Six Defense company, is a world leader in the design, development, testing and production of complex electromechanical systems and sensors, including Sparton sonobuoys. The company delivers a variety of sensing and advanced analytics capabilities that enable our nation to dominate the maritime domain.\n\nJob Summary\nTwenty-Six Defense Maritime is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead complex, high‑visibility defense programs across Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This role supports Navy, Army, and other DoD and Gov customers and requires a strong engineering or technical background with proven leadership of large programs valued at $10M+. The Program Manager is responsible for overall cost, schedule, technical performance, and P&L execution.\n\nResponsibilities and Tasks\nLead end‑to‑end planning, execution, and delivery of defense programs spanning development, engineering, manufacturing, test, deployment, and end‑of‑life phases.\nManage program scope, schedule, budget, and P&L performance, including oversight of integrated master schedules (IMS) and resource planning across multi‑disciplinary teams.\nServe as the primary point of contact with customers, senior leadership, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with technical, contractual, and mission objectives.\nOversee 4–5 subcontractors, ensuring performance, compliance, and integration across program activities.\nWork closely with technical leads on system requirements, design trades, and technical implementation.\nIdentify, assess, and manage program risks, opportunities, and change requests to protect program cost and schedule performance.\nNegotiate key financial and programmatic issues with customers.\nDevelop bid strategies, coordinate proposal efforts, and support business development.\nAnalyze financial information for bids, program progress, forecasting, profit enhancement, and cost management.\nPrepare and provide inputs for annual sales plans, budgets, and long‑term strategic planning.\nMaintain strong customer relationships and identify growth opportunities within existing programs.\nTravel as required to support customer engagements, subcontractor oversight, program reviews, and field operations.\nPerform all other duties as assigned.\n\n Education, Experience & License or Certification\n4-year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or other STEM field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.\n10+ years of experience in program or project management, systems engineering, or product development roles.\nExperience leading or supporting execution of ISR programs through development, integration, test, and operations\nExperience managing complex schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment\n\nSkills and Abilities\nPossess or ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).\nStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills.\nDemonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive complex programs with limited oversight.\nExcellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.\nDeep understanding of the Defense acquisition lifecycle, contract types, and budget processes.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally, when required.\nTravel/Physical Requirements\n25% Domestic and International travel requirement\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.\n\nBenefits Highlights\nHealthcare\nRobust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.\nHealthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.\nVirtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.\nCompany paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.\nOn-site wellness clinic.\nPaid Benefits\nCompetitive compensation.\n401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8%.\nCompany Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).\nPaid parental leave.\nAdoption assistance.\nFertility and family building assistance.\nAdditional Benefits\nFlexible work schedules available based on position:\n9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off\n5/8s\n4/10s\n3/12s\nLifestyle spending account.\nPerks at work.\nGenerous employee referral program.\nTuition reimbursement.\nVoluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options\nThese are highlights of Twenty-Six Defense benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n\nAccessibility\nTwenty-Six Defense Maritime is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at @26defensemartime.com\n\nDisclaimer:\nThis job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.\n\n #LI-JW1\n#CJ","company":"Sparton","rawCompany":"sparton","city":"Fairfax","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-18T10:17:13.385Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager (ISR Programs)","description":"Twenty-Six Defense Maritime, a Twenty-Six Defense company, is a world leader in the design, development, testing and production of complex electromechanical systems and sensors, including Sparton sonobuoys. The company delivers a variety of sensing and advanced analytics capabilities that enable our nation to dominate the maritime domain.\n\nJob Summary\nTwenty-Six Defense Maritime is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead complex, high‑visibility defense programs across Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This role supports Navy, Army, and other DoD and Gov customers and requires a strong engineering or technical background with proven leadership of large programs valued at $10M+. The Program Manager is responsible for overall cost, schedule, technical performance, and P&L execution.\n\nResponsibilities and Tasks\nLead end‑to‑end planning, execution, and delivery of defense programs spanning development, engineering, manufacturing, test, deployment, and end‑of‑life phases.\nManage program scope, schedule, budget, and P&L performance, including oversight of integrated master schedules (IMS) and resource planning across multi‑disciplinary teams.\nServe as the primary point of contact with customers, senior leadership, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with technical, contractual, and mission objectives.\nOversee 4–5 subcontractors, ensuring performance, compliance, and integration across program activities.\nWork closely with technical leads on system requirements, design trades, and technical implementation.\nIdentify, assess, and manage program risks, opportunities, and change requests to protect program cost and schedule performance.\nNegotiate key financial and programmatic issues with customers.\nDevelop bid strategies, coordinate proposal efforts, and support business development.\nAnalyze financial information for bids, program progress, forecasting, profit enhancement, and cost management.\nPrepare and provide inputs for annual sales plans, budgets, and long‑term strategic planning.\nMaintain strong customer relationships and identify growth opportunities within existing programs.\nTravel as required to support customer engagements, subcontractor oversight, program reviews, and field operations.\nPerform all other duties as assigned.\n\n Education, Experience & License or Certification\n4-year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or other STEM field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.\n10+ years of experience in program or project management, systems engineering, or product development roles.\nExperience leading or supporting execution of ISR programs through development, integration, test, and operations\nExperience managing complex schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment\n\nSkills and Abilities\nPossess or ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).\nStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills.\nDemonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive complex programs with limited oversight.\nExcellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.\nDeep understanding of the Defense acquisition lifecycle, contract types, and budget processes.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally, when required.\nTravel/Physical Requirements\n25% Domestic and International travel requirement\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.\n\nBenefits Highlights\nHealthcare\nRobust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.\nHealthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.\nVirtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.\nCompany paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.\nOn-site wellness clinic.\nPaid Benefits\nCompetitive compensation.\n401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8%.\nCompany Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).\nPaid parental leave.\nAdoption assistance.\nFertility and family building assistance.\nAdditional Benefits\nFlexible work schedules available based on position:\n9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off\n5/8s\n4/10s\n3/12s\nLifestyle spending account.\nPerks at work.\nGenerous employee referral program.\nTuition reimbursement.\nVoluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options\nThese are highlights of Twenty-Six Defense benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n\nAccessibility\nTwenty-Six Defense Maritime is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at @26defensemartime.com\n\nDisclaimer:\nThis job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.\n\n #LI-JW1\n#CJ","datePosted":"2026-09-18T10:17:13.385Z","dateModified":"2026-09-18T10:17:13.385Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sparton","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Fairfax","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9cb117df96645a003ebdb07a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9cb117df96645a003ebdb07a"}}