U.s. Defense Program & Operations Lead Job at Tekever

Senior Program Manager

You are a strategic operator with deep program leadership experience and a passi...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8 + years of experience in program or project leadership roles, ideally within aerospace, defense, or high-stakes dual-use technologies
Proven success leading complex programs involving cross-functional teams and technical integration
Demonstrated ability to work closely with military customers and operational users, with a deep understanding of their constraints, language, and expectations
Strong understanding of program lifecycle from capture to delivery, including contract structuring, CDRLs, SOWs, and earned value metrics
Strong systems thinking and technical curiosity
Exceptional listening, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build alignment between customers and internal teams
Ability to context switch between strategy, execution, and team dynamics across multiple efforts
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Job Responsibility

Own and lead a portfolio of government and defense programs, spanning autonomy integration, flight test, certification, and operational fielding
Drive program strategy and execution across multiple internal and external teams—including engineering, product, test, supply chain, and business development
Serve as the senior point of contact for customer engagements, program reviews, and critical milestones. Build trust and deliver with high accountability
Understand and interpret military customer needs and operator use cases, shaping internal roadmaps and priorities to align with mission success
Translate operator feedback and requirements into clear, actionable deliverables for engineering and test teams
Develop and manage integrated master schedules, financial plans, and program baselines across multiple workstreams
Identify and mitigate cross-program risks, resource constraints, and bottlenecks before they impact delivery
Contribute to and help lead capture activities, proposals, and new opportunity shaping alongside technical and business teams
Build and institutionalize execution processes and artifacts that scale as our portfolio grows (e.g., WBS frameworks, program rhythms, status reporting)
Provide mentorship and leadership across the broader program management organization

What we offer

Catered lunches
Snacks
Beverages including coffee and tea
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Unlimited vacation
401k with match

Fulltime

Principal Program Manager

As a Principal Program Manager (PM) in the SET group, we are looking for a leade...

Location

United States , Woburn

Salary:

187000.00 - 257000.00 USD / Year

STR

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience working with Government contracts or program management of research and development programs
Experience in managing technical projects, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, schedule generation, financial analysis/reporting, and resource management
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Successful experience in leading and managing multi-discipline teams and mentoring less experienced staff
Strong presentation and organizational skills
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

Job Responsibility

Lead a portfolio of research and development programs, specifically focused on delivering advanced algorithm and software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense
Managing all program phases, from marketing and business capture to all phases of contract execution
Work closely with Government customers, support organizations, and transition partners to ensure the success of each program
Collaborate with business operations, security and IT functions to enable successful program execution
Collaborate across technology and solution divisions across the company to provide complete solutions to customer needs

Fulltime

Program Manager

We are seeking a skilled Program Manager to coordinate the execution and deliver...

Location

United States

Salary:

150000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Year

Onebrief

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years experience managing programs or projects for U.S. federal government or defense customers
Prior experience working with or alongside software engineering and technical teams, particularly on complex or platform-based products
Experience coordinating work across multiple organizations or partner teams, including subcontractors or external vendors
Comfort operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments, where documentation, traceability, and auditability matter
Background in simulation, modeling, geospatial systems, or game-engine–adjacent technologies
Due to federal contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is mandatory for this position.

Job Responsibility

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex programs for government customers using AtomEngine, ensuring commitments are met on time and with high quality
Serve as the primary point of coordination between Battle Road, government stakeholders, and external partners throughout the program lifecycle
Develop a deep understanding of customer goals, workflows, and success criteria, advocating for them in planning, execution, and delivery decisions
Translate customer needs into actionable delivery plans and product requirements, including epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, and milestones
Own program execution by managing plans, schedules, budgets, dependencies, risks, and deliverables across multiple concurrent efforts
Facilitate effective collaboration across engineering, product, customer success, and partner teams, maintaining alignment and momentum
Track, evaluate, and communicate program status, risks, and outcomes, leading regular reviews and ensuring transparency with all stakeholders
Travel frequently to customer sites and partner locations as required to support program delivery

What we offer

Offers Equity
Flexible Work Environment: Remote-first organization* with flexible work hours and unlimited PTO
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match to secure your future
Parental Leave: 8 weeks at 100% regardless of state
Company Retreats: Annual company summit trips
Home Office Budget: $1,000 per year for home office improvements

Fulltime

Director of Programs

The Director of Programs at AEVEX Aerospace is responsible for the technical, sc...

Location

United States , Murrieta

Salary:

185000.00 - 230000.00 USD / Year

AEVEX Aerospace

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Security Clearance-Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required
Excellent Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
both written and verbal
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
Detail oriented with strong planning, organizational, project management, and analytical skills
Previous experience, familiarity and understanding of aircraft modifications, missionization, maintenance and operations
Effective presentation skills
Demonstrates professionalism and integrity at all times

Job Responsibility

Responsible and accountable for successful execution of all programs with the AM&I business area
Ensure robust variance analysis is carried out to support the monthly program statusing cycle
lead, develop, and continuously improve a professional program management organization
Develop and maintain expert knowledge of all program health indicators
Supports the creation of Annual & Strategic Operating Plans
Support implementation of company initiatives
Ensure programs pertaining to flight operations are executed to the highest level of safety
Key contributor to the SIOP process
Support business development efforts
Develop cost estimates & basis of estimates (BOEs) for Proposals, ROMs and competitive pursuits

What we offer

401(k)-retirement plan
comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
professional development funds
an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support

Fulltime

Director of Business Development, Electronic Warfare

Silvus is seeking a Director of Business Development, Electronic Warfare who wil...

Location

United States

Salary:

180000.00 - 280000.00 USD / Year

Silvus Technologies (International)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
10 + years of experience in business development, capture management, or program management within the defense or aerospace sectors, with emphasis on Electronic Warfare, SIGINT, or RF systems
Proven success in securing and executing DoD programs valued at $1M – $20M +
Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, contract vehicles (IDIQ, OTA, BPA), and FAR/DFARS compliance
Technical familiarity with RF systems, spectrum operations, and EW mission areas (ES, EA, EP)
Existing relationships within DoD EW programs and with major defense primes (e.g., L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Raytheon)
Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute a comprehensive Electronic Warfare business strategy addressing near-term and emerging opportunities across DoD and Allied customers
Define market segments, growth drivers, procurement pathways, and competitive positioning within the broader EW ecosystem
Partner with Product Management and Engineering to align customer needs with Silvus’ evolving portfolio of RF and networking technologies
Maintain awareness of CEMA, JADC2, and related modernization initiatives to anticipate demand and guide long-term planning
Establish and expand relationships with Program Offices, PEOs, and Prime Contractors active in the EW and spectrum-operations community
Lead opportunity identification, qualification, and capture planning in collaboration with internal technical and program teams
Represent Silvus at industry events, trade shows, and government forums to strengthen visibility within the EW community
Identify and pursue strategic alliances with OEMs, system integrators, and channel partners to accelerate market entry and solution adoption
Evaluate and recommend business models and teaming strategies that maximize reach, speed to market, and return on investment
Support cross-functional coordination to ensure seamless execution from opportunity pursuit through contract award

Fulltime

New

Program Manager

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager providing support to the A...

Location

United States , Bedford

Salary:

71307.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year

DCS Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret level clearance
BA/BS degree and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, of which 3 years must be in the DoD
OR 15 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals
Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plan

Job Responsibility

Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development efforts
Provide program level acquisition support to the Program Manager and Integrated Product Team Leads by helping guide successful program execution to maintain the acquisition battle rhythm and deliver warfighter capability
Provide support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate successful contract execution for the program and analyzes overall program health and advises program leadership on options to maintain cost, schedule and performance objectives
Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management
Provide expert Program Management inputs to Request for Proposal (RFPs) including systems specs, Electronic Warfare Systems (SRDs), Statement of Work (SOWs), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and other RFP products
Review acquisition documents and provides comments with programmatic perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy
Support, prepare, review and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory acquisition report and milestone review documentations identified in DoDI 5000.02
Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development effort processes in concert with Government and weapon system prime contractors
Provide non-technical acquisition program management to include guidance and expertise necessary to apply principles, criteria, and procedures of DoD Directive 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and other DoD, AF, AFMC, and AFLCMC Instructions, Directives, Regulations, and guidance documents as applicable
Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts

What we offer

medical
dental
401k
ESOP
PTO
education reimbursement
work/life balance
parental and other leave programs

Fulltime

Program Manager, Journeyman

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager providing support to the A...

Location

United States , Bedford

Salary:

71307.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year

DCS Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret level clearance
BA/BS degree and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, of which 3 years must be in the DoD
OR 15 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals
Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plan

Job Responsibility

Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development efforts
Provide program level acquisition support to the Program Manager and Integrated Product Team Leads by helping guide successful program execution to maintain the acquisition battle rhythm and deliver warfighter capability
Provide support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate successful contract execution for the program and analyzes overall program health and advises program leadership on options to maintain cost, schedule and performance objectives
Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management
Provide expert Program Management inputs to Request for Proposal (RFPs) including systems specs, Electronic Warfare Systems (SRDs), Statement of Work (SOWs), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and other RFP products
Review acquisition documents and provides comments with programmatic perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy
Support, prepare, review and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory acquisition report and milestone review documentations identified in DoDI 5000.02
Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development effort processes in concert with Government and weapon system prime contractors
Provide non-technical acquisition program management to include guidance and expertise necessary to apply principles, criteria, and procedures of DoD Directive 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and other DoD, AF, AFMC, and AFLCMC Instructions, Directives, Regulations, and guidance documents as applicable
Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts

What we offer

medical
dental
401k
ESOP
PTO
education reimbursement
work/life balance
parental and other leave programs

Fulltime

Program Manager, Journeyman

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager providing support to the A...

Location

United States , Bedford

Salary:

71307.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year

DCS Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret level clearance
BA/BS degree and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, of which 3 years must be in the DoD
OR 15 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals
Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plan

Job Responsibility

Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development efforts
Provide program level acquisition support to the Program Manager and Integrated Product Team Leads by helping guide successful program execution to maintain the acquisition battle rhythm and deliver warfighter capability
Provide support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate successful contract execution for the program and analyzes overall program health and advises program leadership on options to maintain cost, schedule and performance objectives
Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management
Provide expert Program Management inputs to Request for Proposal (RFPs) including systems specs, Electronic Warfare Systems (SRDs), Statement of Work (SOWs), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and other RFP products
Review acquisition documents and provides comments with programmatic perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy
Support, prepare, review and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory acquisition report and milestone decision documentations identified in DoDI 5000.02
Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development effort processes in concert with Government and weapon system prime contractors
Provide non-technical acquisition program management to include guidance and expertise necessary to apply principles, criteria, and procedures of DoD Directive 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and other DoD, AF, AFMC, and AFLCMC Instructions, Directives, Regulations, and guidance documents as applicable
Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts

What we offer

medical
dental
401k
ESOP
PTO
education reimbursement
work/life balance
parental and other leave programs

Fulltime

U.s. Defense Program & Operations Lead

Tekever

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

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