GOVERNMENT CONTRACT PROGRAM MANAGER at REDCOM TELECOMUNICATION

Victor, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

160000.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Federal Program Management, Systems Engineering Lifecycle, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk Issue and Opportunity (RIO) Management, Stakeholder Management, Contract Stewardship, Deliverable Tracking, Change Control, Technical Exchange Meetings, Program Management Reviews, Configuration Management, Briefing Skills

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Government Contract Program Manager Location: Hybrid Position Type: Full-Time Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager (PM) to lead the execution and delivery of a large-scale, high-visibility federal government contract. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for the government customer and technical stakeholders, taking full ownership of program execution from contract award through system deployment. The ability to communicate and translate information between the government customer and technical stakeholders, as well as communication to leadership will be an integral part of this role. You will perform all necessary program management functions, including rigorous deliverable tracking, baseline management, compliance reporting, schedule integration, and active risk mitigation. This role requires an individual who intimately understands the systems engineering lifecycle and can confidently steer a technical team through highly scrutinized formal milestones and cross-functional collaborations. Key Responsibilities Program Execution & Contract Management * Contract Stewardship: Perform all necessary program management functions to ensure the vendor meets all contractual obligations, performance metrics, and cost targets. * Deliverable Tracking & Reporting: Oversee the creation, quality control, tracking, and timely submission of all contract deliverables and mandatory reporting requirements (e.g., CDRLs). * Milestone Tracking: Establish and maintain robust tracking mechanisms to ensure the program meets all critical schedule and technical milestones. * Scope & Change Control: Establish rigorous configuration and change management protocols. Identify scope creep early and manage formal engineering change proposals (ECPs) or contract modifications as necessary. Schedule, Risk, & Collaboration Frameworks * Integrated Master Schedule (IMS): Manage, analyze, and maintain the IMS to track dependencies, resource allocation, and critical paths across the entire program lifecycle. * RIO Management: Implement and drive a proactive Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management program to identify technical and programmatic roadblocks early, execute mitigation plans, and leverage program efficiencies. * Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs): Lead and participate in regular TEMs and Cross-Collaboration TEMs to synchronize engineering efforts, resolve complex technical challenges, and ensure cross-functional alignment between multiple vendor teams and agency partners. * Program Management Reviews (PMRs): Prepare for and facilitate recurring PMRs with government leadership to report on program health, financial status, schedule variance, and RIO posture. Lifecycle & Design Milestone Reviews Drive the program successfully through formal lifecycle milestones by organizing briefings, coordinating entry/exit criteria, and securing government sign-off for as needed. Qualifications & Skills Required: * Federal Program Management: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing large-scale federal government or defense contracts. * Lifecycle Mastery: Proven track record successfully navigating a program through the complete systems engineering V-model, specifically including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, and TRR. * Scheduling & RIO Mastery: Advanced proficiency with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and executing formal RIO Management frameworks. * Stakeholder Management: Elite communication and briefing skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate technical data into executive-level updates for government clients. * Clearance: Active Secret Clearance, verifiable through the Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS). Preferred: * Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP). Defense Acquisition University (DAU) DAWIA Level III in Program Management is highly valued. * Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS: * Hybrid work environment (work-at-home and in-office) * This position may require occasional extended work hours to meet project/customer goals and minimal travel (under 10%) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * The employee must be able to work on a computer workstation for extended periods of time requiring the ability to hear, have visual acuity, and have manual dexterity. This position is an office-based position with limited travel and lifting requirements that would be rare to the role. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: * No direct reports however this position will have broad authority to manage people working on project deadlines and deliverables. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change based on business needs. ABOUT REDCOM LABORATORIES, INC.: REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. is a private woman-owned small business based in Victor, New York. Since 1978, REDCOM has been developing and manufacturing the world’s most reliable communications systems for all branches of the U.S. military, our NATO allies, government agencies, emergency responders, service providers, and enterprises. REDCOM was awarded a Top Workplaces award three years in a row by The Democrat and Chronicle. This dedication is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous survey that uniquely measured 15 drivers of engaged cultures. These drivers are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few. REDCOM allocates substantial resources to research and development. In fact, the name REDCOM is an acronym that stands for Research, Engineering, and Development in Communications. What really makes REDCOM stand out from most other companies is our family-oriented culture. We encourage our employees to innovate and empower them to work autonomously. This enables REDCOM to not just respond to customer requirements but to generate truly innovative solutions. We understand and anticipate user needs and develop solutions to meet them. We love solving problems that other companies can’t — or won’t — tackle. The wage range for this role considers the range of qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; education and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position. Program Manager Hiring Range: $120,000 - $160,000 annually Why do you want to work at REDCOM: We have an incredible benefits package including: * 3 weeks of paid vacation per year, plus a generous sick time policy * Generous rollover policy * 10 paid holidays per year * Generous medical insurance * Dental and vision coverage * 401(k) plan with a match * Learning & development is strongly encouraged * Remote friendly work environment * Beautiful campus and generous office space * On-site workout facility * Tuition Assistance Program

Responsibilities

Lead the execution and delivery of large-scale federal government contracts from award through system deployment. Manage all program functions including deliverable tracking, schedule integration, risk mitigation, and communication between technical stakeholders and government customers.