Program Manager

Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.    All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.  

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Senior Technical Program Manager to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) for an advanced radar system program while also driving business growth and financial accountability. You will be responsible for supporting the Government customer overseeing complex program lifecycles, managing multidisciplinary technical teams, and providing successful strategic guidance, technical leadership and program oversite . In addition, this role will play a critical part in business development and capture activities, shaping proposals, supporting cost estimating, and maintaining program profitability.

This is a customer-facing leadership role requiring both strong radar domain expertise and the ability to translate technical solutions into executable, cost-effective programs.

Responsibilities

Program & Technical Leadership

• Provide programmatic expertise and advice to government customers. Assisting the Government to lead end-to-end program execution for radar development, integration, test, and deployment.
• Act as primary interface with government and industry, ensuring alignment with technical and contractual requirements.

• Direct cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule and within budget.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks while capitalizing on opportunities.
• Drive compliance with DoD acquisition policies, standards, and contractual obligations.

Business Development & Capture

• Collaborate with Business Development to identify new radar opportunities and contribute to account growth strategies.
• Shape capture efforts by analyzing requirements, competitor positioning, and differentiators.
• Lead technical solutioning and contribute to proposals, including schedules, cost models, and execution plans.
• Build long-term relationships with key stakeholders across government agencies, primes, and industry partners.
• Support customer briefings, demonstrations, and technical interchange meetings to advance pursuit strategies.

Financial & Cost Management

• Develop and manage program financial plans, including budgets, forecasts, and earned value reporting.
• Oversee preparation of cost estimates, Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation, and pricing strategies for proposals.
• Monitor contract funding, expenditures, and margins; ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to assess performance, variances, and corrective actions.
• Support audits and customer financial reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (i.e. Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, etc.); MS preferred

• 12+ years of experience in radar systems, defense, or aerospace programs.
• Proven record of managing complex DoD programs with direct customer engagement.
• Strong technical understanding of radar systems (RF, signal processing, integration, software).
• Demonstrated experience in cost management (EVM, forecasting, BOE preparation).
• Hands-on involvement in business development and capture activities.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain).
• Experience with FAR/DFARS contracting processes and DoD acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience with Radar Modernization and Phased Array Technology

Desired Qualifications

• PMP or DAU Program Management certification.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in matrixed organizations.

• Provide programmatic expertise and advice to government customers in a variety of programs

• Background in proposal leadership for radar or electronic warfare systems.
• Strong record of customer relationship building and account growth.

• Experience in:
  • Ballistic Missile Defense
  • Ballistic Missile Technical Collections
  • Space Based Radar Applications
  • Space Situational Awareness Experience
  • Whole Life Engineering Experience

Global Comp