Program Manager (Job 1159) - Military veterans preferred

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that Your Mission is Our Passion, DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

The Program Manager will oversee all aspects of program execution, with a focus on comprehensive financial tracking, rigorous task management, and the seamless coordination of diverse functional teams. This role demands strong leadership to coordinate efforts across engineering, technical support, manufacturing, installations, integrated logistics support, quality assurance, and field operations to ensure program objectives are met on schedule and within budget. The Program Manager directs project managers and senior subject matter experts and encourages innovation, cooperation, and accountability throughout the entire team. Success in this position relies on practical planning, strong organizational skills, and a consistent ability to achieve results in challenging situations. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a complex, multidisciplinary program supporting Navy clients and contract deliverables.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and budgets that align with Navy acquisition and performance requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal teams and government stakeholders, ensuring alignment with mission goals and compliance standards.
• Support all phases of the program lifecycle, including planning, execution, performance tracking, reporting, and closeout.
• Identify, communicate, mitigate, and monitor potential program performance risks.
• Foster a culture of continuous innovation to improve program efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance future performance.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Navy standards, including status reports, risk management plans, and milestone tracking.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams and help translate technical requirements into program execution strategies. 

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Secret or higher
• Education: Bachelors degree in engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or Business.
• Experience: Fifteen (15) years of technical experience in support of program/projects, to include: Equipment Support, System Support, and Programmatic Support.
• Minimum eight (8) concurrent years of Program Management experience for large (>100 personnel) teams, to include: Technology Assessments, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Programmatic Support, Acquisition Planning, and Budget Planning. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures.
• Minimum five (5) concurrent years as manager supporting Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing full software and hardware development lifecycle projects, including design, development, testing, and deployment using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Demonstrated experience utilizing DevOps tools for management, analysis, and reporting.   
• Project Management Certification: One (1) of the following Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP), or a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Advanced/Level 2-3 Program Management certification.
• Cybersecurity Work Force (CSWF) Certification:  One (1) of the following certifications, consistent with an Information Assurance Manager (IAM) II designation:  ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC), ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP).  ISC2 CISSP is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills 

Basic Compensation: $218,400- $260,000 yearly salary

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.