{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9db8f8402f8f9ae951a574b7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9db8f8402f8f9ae951a574b7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9db8f8402f8f9ae951a574b7","title":"Program Manager Tier III","description":"Overview:\n\nPROGRAM MANAGER, TIER III (M26)\n\nBowhead is seeking a Program Manager to lead the SCINET support contract in Stafford, VA. The Program Manager is responsible for leading a 50‑person contractor support team to successfully execute all requirements of a highly dynamic government contract. The team is comprised of engineers, logisticians, knowledge management professionals, and subcontractors. This role demands a proactive, highly present leader who can engage confidently across diverse personalities and experience levels, drive contract performance, manage financial health, and ensure seamless delivery of all contractual obligations.\n\nThis position is 100% onsite.\n\nResponsibilities:\nLead and manage a multidisciplinary contractor support team of approximately 50 personnel, including subcontractors.\nServe as the primary interface with the government customer, maintaining proactive, high‑visibility engagement.\nOversee full contract execution, ensuring all requirements, deliverables, and CDRLs are met on schedule.\nManage the program’s P&L, budgets, and margin protection strategies.\nDrive staffing strategies, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning.\nBrief senior government officials and represent the company in formal meetings and high‑visibility discussions.\nMonitor evolving technical requirements and ensure the team adapts effectively to changing priorities.\nEnforce company policies, mentor team leads, and foster a positive, accountable team culture.\nIdentify and mitigate program risks, including technical, staffing, and financial risks.\nEnsure labor category compliance, subcontractor oversight, and adherence to all contractual and security requirements.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree in IT-related discipline or eight (8+) years or more of practical experience in Program Management.\nProgram Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Certified Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Advanced / level 2-3 in Program management.\nEight (8+) years’ experience in program management.\nSix (6+) years’ experience with integration of IT, network infrastructure, and software access across multiple security levels.\nDemonstrated leadership experience managing large, diverse technical teams.\n\nDesired Skills:\n\nTechnical fluency sufficient to understand engineering concepts, track technical risks, and communicate issues clearly.\nExcellent communication skills, including briefing senior government officials.\nStrong problem‑solving, risk management, and decision‑making abilities.\nExperience managing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.\nDemonstrated ability to mentor staff, enforce standards, and shape team culture.\nExperience managing a help desk with 24/7 operations.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMust be able to lift 25 pounds.\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.\n\nThe pay scale for this position is between $140,000 - $175,000.\n\nPlease note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level with the ability to obtain a Counter Intelligence Polygraph. 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The Program Manager is responsible for leading a 50‑person contractor support team to successfully execute all requirements of a highly dynamic government contract. The team is comprised of engineers, logisticians, knowledge management professionals, and subcontractors. This role demands a proactive, highly present leader who can engage confidently across diverse personalities and experience levels, drive contract performance, manage financial health, and ensure seamless delivery of all contractual obligations.\n\nThis position is 100% onsite.\n\nResponsibilities:\nLead and manage a multidisciplinary contractor support team of approximately 50 personnel, including subcontractors.\nServe as the primary interface with the government customer, maintaining proactive, high‑visibility engagement.\nOversee full contract execution, ensuring all requirements, deliverables, and CDRLs are met on schedule.\nManage the program’s P&L, budgets, and margin protection strategies.\nDrive staffing strategies, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning.\nBrief senior government officials and represent the company in formal meetings and high‑visibility discussions.\nMonitor evolving technical requirements and ensure the team adapts effectively to changing priorities.\nEnforce company policies, mentor team leads, and foster a positive, accountable team culture.\nIdentify and mitigate program risks, including technical, staffing, and financial risks.\nEnsure labor category compliance, subcontractor oversight, and adherence to all contractual and security requirements.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree in IT-related discipline or eight (8+) years or more of practical experience in Program Management.\nProgram Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Certified Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Advanced / level 2-3 in Program management.\nEight (8+) years’ experience in program management.\nSix (6+) years’ experience with integration of IT, network infrastructure, and software access across multiple security levels.\nDemonstrated leadership experience managing large, diverse technical teams.\n\nDesired Skills:\n\nTechnical fluency sufficient to understand engineering concepts, track technical risks, and communicate issues clearly.\nExcellent communication skills, including briefing senior government officials.\nStrong problem‑solving, risk management, and decision‑making abilities.\nExperience managing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.\nDemonstrated ability to mentor staff, enforce standards, and shape team culture.\nExperience managing a help desk with 24/7 operations.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMust be able to lift 25 pounds.\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.\n\nThe pay scale for this position is between $140,000 - $175,000.\n\nPlease note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level with the ability to obtain a Counter Intelligence Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.\n\n#LI-KC1","datePosted":"2026-10-08T13:22:34.226Z","dateModified":"2026-10-08T13:22:34.226Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Bowhead","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Quantico","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9db8f8402f8f9ae951a574b7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9db8f8402f8f9ae951a574b7"}}