Program Manager, DoD
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Program Manager
Saronic Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Austin • California, Florida, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Lead large SOCOM programs from contract award through fielding and sustainment
- Serve as Program Manager of record and point of contact to Government leadership (HQ USSOCOM, SOF AT&L PEOs, Components, TSOCs)
- Translate operational SOF mission into executable program strategies aligned with company goals
- Guide and advise the customer when requirements, scope, or plans are ambiguous or evolving
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and IMP/IMS
- Apply DoD 5000, USSOCOM Directive 70-1, Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and Software Acquisition Pathway processes to accelerate fielding
- Manage programs through Commercial Solutions Openings, OTAs, and FAR-based contracts
- Build and maintain Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM)
- Oversee development, testing, and delivery of autonomous surface vessels and associated technologies
- Coordinate cross-functional teams: BD, sales, design engineering, forward deployed engineering, manufacturing, mission operations, cyber, training, and sustainment
- Participate in capture lifecycle, Stage Gate reviews, and proposal support
- Plan and execute on-water demonstrations, customer events, military exercises, and integration of developmental technologies
- Maintain a formal risk register and mitigate program risks
- Optimize allocation of human, financial, and material resources
- Work with PMO Operations on forward-looking resourcing and staffing alignment
- Build trusted relationships with USSOCOM leaders, contracting officers, and operators
- Manage subcontractors and suppliers: negotiate scope, enforce SLAs, ensure performance
- Ensure adherence to DoD, DFARS, NIST, OPSEC, and RMF standards and enforce QA with Engineering and Manufacturing
- Deliver regular reports, PMRs, CDRLs, IBRs, QBRs, and stakeholder briefings
- Define, track, and report on KPIs and metrics to ensure accountability against performance baselines
- Build, mentor, and scale the Program Management Office; develop and coach junior PMs and deputies
- Establish repeatable, scalable program management processes and internal playbooks
- Partner with Growth and BD teams to expand SOCOM presence and contribute to capture activities
- Act as a thought leader within the SOF acquisition and autonomy community
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10–15+ years of progressive DoD program management experience
- 5+ years directly supporting USSOCOM/SOF AT&L or related SOF acquisition programs
- PMP certification and/or DAWIA Program Management Level III (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated success leading multi-year, multi-site programs with integrated contractor/subcontractor teams
- Familiarity with SOF mission and operational context, including strong ties to the SOCOM community
- Deep expertise with DoD 5000 .02/ AAF PPBE, SWP, and EVM practices
- Proven experience managing programs under Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and traditional FAR-based contracts
- Active TS/SCI (or TS with SCI eligibility)
- Preferred: Direct experience working with SOF AT&L PEOs & Directorates and enterprise-level SOCOM contracts (ACAT II or III)
- Preferred: Familiarity with acquisition reform efforts including rapid prototyping, middle-tier acquisition, and OTA pathways
- Preferred: Background in Agile/SAFe methodologies, MBSE, or digital engineering
- Preferred: Former SOF operator, government civilian, or contractor with deployed operations exposure
- Key competencies: executive-level communication with Flag Officers and SES; strong financial acumen; risk-based decision-making; leadership of distributed technical teams; clear and consistent communications; flexibility in acquisition approaches
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Generous PTO and Holidays
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) plan
- Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
program managementproject planningbudget managementrequirements verificationrisk managementearned value managementagile methodologiessoftware acquisitionautonomous systems developmentcontract negotiation
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingflexibilitydecision-makingmentoringcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
PMPDAWIA Program Management Level IIIActive TS/SCI clearance
