Director, Program Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a mission-driven Program Manager to lead cutting-edge U.S. Air Force enterprise initiatives focused on delivering a secure, scalable environment for fielding mission-critical software at speed. As part of our Air Force Enterprise Systems Portfolio, you’ll serve as the strategic leader and primary custodian of a critical multi-year contract vehicle. You are the definitive "up and out" leader, responsible for navigating the complexities of the Air Force acquisitions landscape to ensure the program remains a cornerstone for mission delivery. 

This role is ideal for a candidate with a background in defense software acquisition, IDIQ-type contract management experience, Air Force Acquisition, Engineering or Contracting Officer service, DevSecOps, and digital transformation modernization efforts who can interface with engineering teams, program offices, and government stakeholders to ensure delivery of secure, resilient enterprise services and capabilities at speed.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership: Strategize, implement and maintain program initiatives that adhere to overall Clarity and customer objectives. Provide program visibility and reporting on risks, financial insight, stakeholder engagement, governance, quality, and planning activity of all program services. Identify and develop opportunities with customers to build steady business growth.

• Contract Accountability: Assume ultimate accountability for the contract vehicle in its entirety, guaranteeing that every program endeavor remains synchronized with the strategic vision of both Clarity and the client.
• Executive Visibility: Act as the principal liaison for high-impact mission updates, providing senior leadership with critical visibility into fiscal health and significant strategic pivots.
• Forward-Leaning Strategy: Drive operational urgency by forecasting mission requirements half a year to a year out, ensuring current task prioritization reflects future organizational goals.

 

Contract Ownership: Advise teams, customers and stakeholders on all available contract services. Identify and manage risks and opportunities to ensure longevity of program.

• Vehicle Integrity: Oversee the contract vehicle, managing the lifecycle of new awards, contract changes, and renewals to support all subsequent orders.
• Acquisition Gates: Serve as the definitive authority for pursuit decisions, vetting program opportunities to align organizational resources with high-impact strategic goals.
• Partner Ecosystem Management: Direct subcontracting agreements while upholding the structural alignment of all third-party partnerships.

 

Financial Authority: Manage budget, funding channels and team resources for maximum productivity.

• Budget vs. Actuals: Maintain absolute accountability for the program budget in alignment with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements, ensuring all spending aligns with the established Delegation of Authority (DoA).
• Financial Baselines: Coordinate closely with the Project Control Analyst (PCA) to ensure financial models are accurately baselined and that funding thresholds are sustained to prevent work stoppages.
• Resource Authorization: Authorize high-level spending, including staffing backfills and travel across the entire program or specific teams.

 

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