Program Manager

Apogee Engineering, LLC

Program Manager supporting U.S. Air Force weather acquisition, R&D, and sustainment programs for Apogee.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program management, particularly within DoD and Air Force acquisition processes, while effectively communicating with senior leaders and managing critical aspects of acquisition programs.

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Program Management SupportDoD Acquisition ProcessesAir Force Weather SystemsRisk Analysis and TrackingReport and Briefing Preparation

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Hard Skills

Acquisition Policy AnalysisLife Cycle PlanningCost and Schedule ManagementRequirements ValidationTechnical Proposal Verification

Soft Skills

Oral and Written CommunicationCollaboration with Senior Leaders

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Risk Management Tool

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Air ForceDoDIntegrated Product TeamProcurementResearch and Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide program management support for current and future Air Force Weather Expeditionary Weather (ExMET) systems and research and development projects
Assist in executing research and development, procurement, and operations and maintenance contracts and agreements
Provide independent analysis to support life cycle planning and execution
Support program Integrated Product Team (IPT) efforts, requirements, management approaches, special studies, and contract compliance tracking
Analyze acquisition policy issues and guidance impacting program schedules
Support coordination and integration of IPTs, Long Range Plan, and related Vision processes
Prepare reports and briefings for IPTs, Functional Managers, and senior decision-makers
Facilitate risk analysis, risk tracking, and documentation in the enterprise risk management tool
Provide management process and metrics inputs; manage and process requirements; validate and verify technical proposals and recommended actions
Develop and maintain monthly cost, schedule, and performance metrics
Prepare RFP packages, MIPRs, milestone documentation, and other acquisition program documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen
Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance
High School Diploma
20 years of relevant experience, including 8 years supporting the DoD
Strong knowledge and experience applying DoD and Air Force acquisition processes, policies, procedures, and statutory/regulatory requirements
Experience managing critical aspects of acquisition programs across the Acquisition Framework
Strong understanding of Air Force Weather organizational structure, mission, and relationships
Experience communicating oral and written thoughts to senior leaders and business partners
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD, OR Master’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Salary of USD $125,000.00–$130,000.00 per year
20% CONUS travel arrangement